Bar Shearing Machine from Japan
Guillotine-style shear for cutting metal bars and rods to length, used in structural steel fabrication. Falls under HTS 8462.59.00 for shearing machines working metal bars excluding presses.
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
• Include shear force capacity and max bar size in commercial invoice
• Confirm no folding/straightening combo features to avoid 8462.21/29