Jewelry Planing Machine from Japan
Precision planer for finishing gold/silver jewelry blanks and settings, with micro-feed adjustment. Falls under HTS 8461.90.60.20 as low-value planing machine for precious metalworking. Uses single-point diamond tooling for mirror surface finishing.
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
• Specify precious metal compatibility in technical docs to justify jewelry application
• Include jeweler testimonials or end-use letters if challenging classification
• Ensure diamond tooling declared separately if value impacts total machine valuation