Ceramic Tile Grinder from Japan
Bridge-style grinder for rectifying edges and surfaces of ceramic tiles to precise dimensions post-firing. HTS 8464.20.01 covers grinding machines for ceramics, explicitly listed mineral materials.
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
• Certify abrasive segments are for ceramic Mohs hardness; metal abrasives trigger reclass
• Document production capacity (tiles/hour) matches invoice descriptions
• Avoid bulk packaging declarations that suggest parts rather than complete machines