Rebuilt Sheldon Planer from Japan
Restored American Sheldon 20LF planer for large-scale planing of steel billets and plates. Classified in HTS 8461.90.60.10 as rebuilt planing machinery removing metal or cermets through planing action. Popular in steel mills for surface preparation.
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
• Use NAICS codes matching end-use (e.g
• 332111 for steel foundries) in import docs
• Test run machine pre-shipment and video document for customs disputes
• Budget for re-commissioning costs post-import including alignment and calibration