CNC Granite Surface Grinder from Japan
A computer numerically controlled machine designed for precision grinding flat surfaces on granite slabs used in countertops and monuments. It falls under HTS 8464.20.01 as a grinding machine specifically for working stone materials like granite to achieve smooth, level finishes.
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 use for stone or mineral materials to avoid reclassification to 8460 for metalworking
• Include detailed technical manuals and end-use declarations in documentation to prove cold working of stone
• Check for CE marking or equivalent if originating from EU; common pitfall is undervaluing multi-axis CNC features