SpinTech Automatic Spoke Lacing Machine from Japan
High-speed automatic spoke crossing and lacing machine for bicycle wheels. Provided for in subheading 8462.29, qualifies under HTS 9817.84.01 due to exclusive bicycle wheel manufacturing design. Produces 120 wheels per hour.
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 production rate specifications and spoke pattern programming capabilities
• Verify machine tooling limited to bicycle hub and rim geometries
• Provide installation requirements confirming factory production line integration