Manual Tube Bending Machine from Japan
A compact manual machine designed for bending metal tubes and pipes up to 2-inch diameter without hydraulic assistance. Classified under HTS 8462.59.0020 as a machine for working tube, pipe, and hollow sections by bending, valued under $3,025 each. Ideal for small workshops handling exhaust pipes or handrails.
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
• Verify machine value documentation to confirm under $3,025 threshold; overvaluation risks reclassification
• Include detailed technical specs showing tube/pipe working function to avoid Chapter 84 general machinery classification
• Ensure CE marking or equivalent for safety compliance if destined for EU markets post-import