Dial Indicator Mounting Base from Japan
Cast iron magnetic base with fine adjustment for securing dial indicators during setup and measurement. Classified under HTS 9017.90.0132 as an accessory for handheld dial test indicators of subheading 9017.20.70. Provides stable positioning for precise alignment checks.
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 user manuals demonstrating use solely with dial indicators to distinguish from general magnetic bases
• Certify magnetic strength and material (e.g
• permanent ferrite magnets) in import documentation
• Watch for classification disputes; provide evidence of principal use in manual metrology vs machine fixturing