Bone Carving CNC Lathe from Japan
CNC lathe specialized for turning and carving animal bone into handles, jewelry, and ornamental items from hard bone material. Falls under HTS 8465.99.02 as a machine tool for working bone, using rotational cutting for detailed shapes. Commonly used in artisan and industrial crafting.
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
• Include CITES documentation if using protected bone sources to clear customs smoothly
• Label as 'industrial carving machine' not 'artisan tool' to avoid hobbyist tariffs