Cut-to-Length Steel Shearing Line from Japan
Industrial shearing machine that cuts metal coils or sheets to precise lengths while maintaining flatness. Classified in HTS 8462.39.00 as a cut-to-length line for flat metal products, other than presses or combined machines. Critical for steel service centers producing blanks for 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
• Submit operation manuals proving it's solely for shearing/cutting, not bending or folding, to stay in 8462.39
• Label components clearly for partial shipments; declare total value accurately to avoid anti-dumping scrutiny on steel-related imports
• Check for U.S. content in assemblies to qualify for duty drawbacks or preferential treatment