Ply Severing Knife Assembly from Japan
Precision cutting assembly with rotating blades for severing rubber plies to exact lengths during tire building on forming machines. Classified under HTS 8477.90.86.40 as it is a dedicated component for pneumatic tire forming equipment, ensuring accurate material feed.
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
• Include sharpening and wear specifications in invoices; certify blades for high-speed rubber cutting to prevent duty disputes; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain tool steels from specific countries