Heavy Duty Metal Straightener from Japan
Precision straightening press for correcting camber and twist in heavy plate and structural sections. Falls under HTS 8462.90.8060 as machine tool for straightening metal by pressing. Critical for plate rolling mills and shipbuilding.
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
• Provide roller configuration and straightening force specifications
• Document maximum plate width and thickness capacity
• Avoid classifying as leveler if primary function involves hydraulic pressing rather than rolling