Steel Wire Rope Lay-Up Machine from Japan
Machine that lays up steel wires into multi-strand ropes with precise lay length for cranes and elevators. Falls under HTS 8479.40.00.00 for its specific cable-making function.
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
• Certify tensile strength capabilities to support industrial end-use claims
• Avoid misdeclaration as parts by importing fully assembled units
• Check for preferential tariff treatment under USMCA for North American origins