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Used Flat Metal Nibbling Machine from Japan

A rebuilt nibbling machine that punches and shears small bites from flat metal sheets to create complex shapes. Classified in HTS 8462.39.0010 as used/rebuilt other shearing machine (nibbling permitted under heading description). Suitable for prototyping and custom fabrication shops.

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

• Demonstrate nibbling mechanism via technical drawings to distinguish from excluded combined punching/shearing machines

• Record operational hours and maintenance logs to support used machinery valuation

• Ensure electrical components meet destination country voltage/frequency standards before shipment