Used Wire Drawing Machine from Japan
A rebuilt machine that pulls metal wire through a series of dies to reduce its diameter, used in manufacturing thin wires for cables and springs. Classified under HTS 8463.30.0040 as a used or rebuilt machine tool for working metal wire without removing material by mechanical deformation. Essential in metalworking industries for producing uniform wire gauges.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify rebuild certification and original manufacture date for used status; obtain detailed service records to prove refurbishment complies with customs valuation rules
• Inspect for wear on dies and ensure safety certifications match importing country standards
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as new if rebuild appears too pristine