Manual Sheet Metal Folder from Japan
A guillotine-style manual folder for folding mild steel sheets up to 1.5mm thick, priced at $1,800 per unit. Classified under HTS 8462.29.00.20 for folding machines on flat products valued below $3,025. Commonly used in HVAC ductwork fabrication.
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
• Label equipment clearly as 'for general metalworking' to prevent misclassification into semiconductor categories
• Provide material compatibility certificates showing use with common metals, not semiconductor materials
• Check for CE marking if from EU; US importers may need additional safety certifications