Aluminum Sheet Notching Machine from Japan
Shearing machine equipped for notching edges on flat aluminum sheets used in aerospace and packaging. Under HTS 8462.39.00 as other shearing machines for flat metal products excluding presses. Provides precise cuts for forming tabs or handles.
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
• Document material compatibility (metal-only) to prevent shift to general machinery headings
• Include shear blade specifications in invoices; mismatched claims lead to audits
• For EU-origin machines, leverage US-EU trade agreements for reduced duties with proper certificates