Vibrating Screen Separator from Japan
A vibrating screen separator is used in mining and aggregate processing to sort and screen ore, stone, and other mineral substances by size. It employs vibration to separate particles into different grades, falling under HTS 8474.10.00 as machinery specifically designed for screening and sorting solid mineral materials.
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 solid minerals like ores or stone, not food or chemicals, to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed technical datasheets and end-use certificates in documentation to prove classification under Chapter 84
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain ore processing equipment from specific countries like China