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Induction Hardening Equipment for Gears from Japan

Industrial lab machine for surface hardening automotive gears via induction heating and quenching. It precisely controls heat zones using dielectric loss principles. HTS 8514.20.80.00 applies to this 'other' heat treatment equipment.

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

• Declare workpiece dimensions and hardening depth capabilities; include induction coil diagrams

• Ensure safety interlocks for high-voltage components meet UL or IEC standards

• Avoid 8462 classification by documenting heat treatment primacy over machining