Used Friction Saw for Steel Billets from Japan
A used friction saw rebuilt for high-speed cutting of steel billets through frictional metal removal. Falls under HTS 8461.50.8010 for other used sawing machines working metal. Applied in steel mill cutoff operations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Heavy machinery requires ACE entry with weight/dimensions; use flat-rack shipping
• Certify rebuild to original OEM specs to prevent 'new' reclassification
• Watch for quota restrictions on steel-related imports from specific countries