Automotive Brake Lathe from Japan
Precision lathe that resurfaces brake rotors by on-car or bench machining to restore flatness and thickness. It qualifies for HTS 8479.89.95.60 as a dedicated automotive maintenance machine.
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
• Include vibration damping specs and dust collection features in technical docs
• Certify for automotive rotor sizes (passenger/light truck) to avoid general lathe classification
• Watch for dual-use models that could be seen as metalworking machine tools