Portable Metal Swaging Machine from Japan
Handheld portable swager that forms circumferential beads and reductions on metal tubing through rotary forming without material removal. HTS 8463.90.00.60 covers this low-value machine tool for metal pipe working. Essential for HVAC and exhaust fabrication.
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
• Demonstrate portability and tube diameter range in technical specs
• Invoice must clearly state per-unit value under limit
• Differentiate from crimping tools