Wheel Balancer Machine from Japan
An automotive maintenance machine used to measure and correct wheel imbalance by spinning the wheel and applying weights. It falls under HTS 8479.89.95.60 as it performs a specific mechanical function for vehicle wheel servicing not covered elsewhere in Chapter 84.
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
• Verify machine meets automotive safety standards like OSHA and provide operator manuals in English
• Include detailed invoices specifying model, capacity, and CE marking for customs clearance
• Avoid misclassification as toy equipment; emphasize professional automotive use