Milling Machine Saddle Weldment from Japan
Steel weldment serving as the saddle on knee-type milling machines (heading 8459), supporting table cross travel. Under HTS 8466.93.53.85 as saddle for 8456-8461 machines. Enables precise X-axis movement in manual and CNC mills.
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
• Provide assembly diagrams linking to OEM machine serials; specify 'not for resale as scrap'
• Pitfall: weight-based undervaluation common with heavy weldments
• Ensure weld certification meets ASME standards