Rifling Broaching Machine from Japan
Produces firearm barrel rifling through button or cut broaching methods removing metal grooves. Falls under HTS 8461.30.80 as other broaching machines. Specialized for small arms manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Comply with ITAR/ATF regulations beyond tariff classification
• Provide rifling twist rate specs
• Pitfall: dual-use classification scrutiny