Ajax TR-500 Thread Rolling Machine from Japan
The Ajax TR-500 is an industrial thread rolling machine designed for cold forming external threads on metal bolts and screws without removing material. It uses two hardened dies to displace metal radially, producing precise threads on cylindrical workpieces up to 50mm in diameter. Classified under HTS 8463.20.0080 as an 'other' thread rolling machine for working metal.
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
• Verify machine specifications confirm cold forming without material removal to avoid reclassification under Chapter 84 heading 8462
• Include detailed technical datasheets showing die configuration and workpiece capacity in import documentation