Tube Notching Machine from Japan

Pneumatic or electric machine that notches metal tubes for saddle joints in roll cage fabrication. It qualifies for HTS 8462.59.00 as a non-press tool for notching metal tubes and hollow sections.

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%

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Import Tips

• Document notching blade specs and tube diameter range to prove tube-specific use

• Avoid declaring as general puncher; specify 'tube/pipe notching' to stay in 8462.59