Rope Twisting Machine from Japan
A machine designed to twist multiple strands of fiber or wire into a single rope through high-speed rotation and tension control. It falls under HTS 8479.40.00.00 as it is specifically a rope-making machine with individual functions not classified elsewhere in Chapter 84.
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 match 'rope-making' to avoid reclassification under general machinery headings
• Include detailed technical manuals and end-use declarations to prove non-dual-use for export controls
• Ensure CE marking or equivalent for safety compliance if destined for EU markets