Mandrel Tube Bender from Japan
Precision mandrel bender for tight-radius bends in stainless steel tubing used in motorcycle exhausts and medical devices. HTS 8462.59.0050 covers other machines for bending metal tubes/pipes/bars, using internal support to prevent wrinkling.
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
• Label mandrel size compatibility (e.g
• 1/2" to 2" tubes) in invoices for accurate duty assessment
• Include material compatibility certifications for stainless/aluminum processing
• Avoid misdeclaration as hand tools, which fall under Chapter 82