Hobbyist Multi-Purpose Mill
A multi-purpose mill-drill-bore machine for garage hobbyists working soft metals like brass and aluminum. Classified in tariff item 8459.39.00 as a low-cost other boring-milling machine for metal removal.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the machine is a way-type unit head machine
Way-type unit head machines are specifically provided for in subheading 8459.10.
If the machine primarily performs grinding or polishing
Grinding or polishing machines are classified in heading 8460.
If the machine has no single principal function
Machines with no principal purpose are classified in heading 8479.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the machine is not a hand-operated tool, which would be excluded from Chapter 84
• Provide the machine's specifications to CBSA to confirm classification
• Check if the machine qualifies for a reduced duty rate under a trade agreement
Related Products under Tariff item 8459.39.00
CNC Benchtop Milling Machine
A compact CNC-controlled milling machine designed for precision metal removal in small workshops, featuring a 3-axis movement system for drilling, boring, and milling operations. It falls under tariff item 8459.39.00 as an other boring-milling machine for removing metal.
Desktop Boring-Milling Station
A portable desktop unit combining boring and milling heads for small precision parts in metal, commonly used in model making. It qualifies for tariff item 8459.39.00 as an other boring-milling machine for metal removal.
DMG Mori NHX 4000 Horizontal Spindle Machining Center
The DMG Mori NHX 4000 is a high-speed horizontal spindle boring-milling center optimized for complex metal removal tasks in aerospace and automotive parts production. Classified under tariff item 8459.39.00 as an other horizontal spindle boring-milling machine.
DMG Mori NTY 3000 5-Axis Boring-Milling Machine
A high-precision 5-axis CNC machine tool designed for boring deep holes and complex milling operations in metal components, commonly used in aerospace and automotive parts production. It removes metal through controlled cutting actions, qualifying as a boring-milling machine under this tariff item.
Doosan DNM 5700 Horizontal Spindle Mill-Bore
Doosan DNM 5700 provides robust horizontal spindle performance for milling and boring operations on tough alloys. Falls under tariff item 8459.39.00 as an other horizontal spindle boring-milling machine for metal removal.
Doosan Puma VM4000 Milling-Boring Center
A high-speed vertical machining center with an extended ram designed for boring operations, primarily used in die and mold making by removing metal. It performs milling, drilling, and boring functions, fitting the description of an other boring-milling machine.