Hydraulic Flat Bar Folder from Japan
Compact hydraulic folder for bending flat steel bars up to 4x1/2 inch, used in ornamental ironwork. Falls under HTS 8462.22.0020 as a low-value machine for folding/flattening flat metal profiles.
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 minimum bend radius in technical data to distinguish from press brakes
• Use HS explanatory notes to justify flat product focus during binding rulings
• Package securely; damage claims common with hydraulic fittings on import