Brass Sheet Cut-to-Length Line from Japan
Automated line that uncoils, levels, and shears brass sheets to custom lengths for musical instruments and hardware. Under HTS 8462.39.00 as cut-to-length shearing for flat products. Ensures square edges and minimal waste.
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
• Test shear alignment certs required for precision claims
• Avoid bulk packaging; retail sets may trigger different rules
• HTS verification via binding ruling prevents delays