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%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
• 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