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
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
• 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