Haas VF-2 Vertical Machining Center
The Haas VF-2 is a numerically controlled vertical machining center equipped with a boring spindle for precision boring operations on metal workpieces. It is classified under tariff item 8459.41.00 as a numerically controlled boring machine, as it performs boring by removing metal and is not a lathe.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the machine is classified as a machining centre with automatic tool changer
Machining centres are classified under heading 84.57.
If the machine is not numerically controlled
Non-NC boring machines fall under this alternative.
If the machine is used for woodworking
Woodworking machines are classified under heading 84.65.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the CBSA recognizes the VF-2 as a boring machine, not a machining centre, by highlighting its boring-specific functions
• Provide documentation on the CNC control and tooling to support classification
• Check if the machine qualifies for duty-free entry under the Customs Tariff's industrial machinery provisions
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