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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%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 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