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VeloFit Tire Fitting and Seating Machine from Japan

Automated tire mounting and bead seating machine for bicycle wheels with tubeless compatibility. Provided for in subheading 8479.83 and suitable only for bicycle wheel manufacturing, qualifying for HTS 9817.84.01. Handles 700c to 29er mountain bike tires.

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

• Document tire pressure and bead seating specifications matching bicycle tire standards

• Include operator manuals showing bicycle-specific programming and tooling

• Certify machine excludes automotive/motorcycle tire capabilities