Entry-Level CNC Press Brake from Japan
A compact CNC-controlled press brake designed for bending sheet metal up to 4mm thick, valued at approximately $2,500 each. It falls under HTS 8462.29.00.20 as a bending machine for flat metal products priced under $3,025. Ideal for small workshops performing precise folds and bends on steel and aluminum sheets.
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
• Verify machine value with commercial invoice to confirm eligibility under the $3,025 threshold; overvaluation risks reclassification
• Include detailed technical specs and end-use certification to avoid scrutiny as semiconductor equipment under statistical notes
• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards and provide operator manuals for CBP inspection