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%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
• Include shear force capacity and max bar size in commercial invoice
• Confirm no folding/straightening combo features to avoid 8462.21/29