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%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
• 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