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Air-Operated Metal Straightener Press from Japan

Pneumatic straightener for flattening warped steel plates up to 12x24 inches in metal shops. HTS 8462.69.8020 for cold-working straightening presses under $3,025 value. 15-ton air-over-hydraulic system.

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

• Air pressure specs and fittings must match US pneumatic standards (ANSI)

• Demonstrate plate flattening via pressure distribution, not forging

• Separate regulator/filter kit import to control unit pricing