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CNC Press Brake for Sheet Metal from Japan

A numerically controlled press brake designed for bending flat metal sheets into precise angles and shapes, used in fabrication shops for producing brackets and enclosures. It falls under HTS 8462.26.0020 as a numerically controlled bending machine for flat products valued under $3,025 each. This subheading specifies smaller, cost-effective units for light industrial or prototyping applications.

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

Verify the machine's value is accurately documented under $3,025 per unit to qualify for this subheading; overvaluation leads to higher duties

Include CNC control specifications and metalworking certifications in documentation to confirm classification as a bending machine for flat products

Check for EU-origin components, as they may trigger additional anti-dumping duties; declare numerical control features explicitly