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Aluminum Sheet Cut-to-Length Line from Japan

Automated line that uncoils aluminum sheets, levels them, and cuts to precise lengths using flying shears for flat products. Classified in HTS 8462.39.0050 as a cut-to-length shearing machine for flat metal sheets. Ideal for aluminum mills producing custom-sized blanks.

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

• Submit detailed process flow diagrams showing shear mechanism to confirm 'cut-to-length line' status

• Check for anti-dumping duties on aluminum processing equipment from certain origins

• Label machine components clearly; missing serial numbers often delays release