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Acrylic Sheet Milling Machine from Japan

Vertical milling machine tailored for cutting and contouring acrylic sheets, a hard plastic material. HTS 8465.99.0250 applies as an 'other' machine tool for hard plastics, beyond standard nailing or gluing equipment. Features coolant systems to prevent melting during high-speed operations.

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 spindle RPM suits hard plastics (high-speed) to support classification away from low-speed wood tools

• Include material compatibility test reports in import filings

• Avoid misdeclaration as 'universal' mills, which could reclassify to Chapter 84 metalworking