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Precision Copper Strip Slitting Machine from Japan

Specialized slitter for thin copper strips used in electronics and transformers, ensuring burr-free edges. HTS 8462.39.00 covers it as other slitting line for flat metal products. Maintains tight tolerances for coil-to-coil processing.

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

• Provide conductivity specs if dual-use for electronics to avoid ITAR restrictions

• Declare tooling separately; slitting knives often have different duty rates

• Origin certification key for copper-heavy imports amid trade tensions