Used numerically controlled steel slitting line from Japan
A rebuilt slitting line designed for precision longitudinal cutting of steel coils into narrower strips, featuring numerical control for automated operation. Classified under HTS 8462.32.1040 as a used or rebuilt numerically controlled slitting line for flat metal products. Essential in metal processing for producing slit coils used in manufacturing.
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 machine condition with detailed inspection reports and rebuilding certifications to confirm 'used or rebuilt' status for this subheading
• Ensure numerical control features are documented, as non-NC slitting lines fall under different statistical suffixes
• Check for EPA and OSHA compliance labels, as used machinery may require additional safety recertification upon import