Die Sinking EDM Milling Hybrid from China
The Die Sinking EDM Milling Hybrid combines mechanical milling with die sinking capabilities for intricate cavity formation in hardened metals. It removes metal through both cutting and electrical discharge processes, but its milling function places it in heading 84.59. This product is classified under tariff item 8459.69.00 as an 'other' milling machine.
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Import Tips
• Clarify to the CBSA that the machine's principal function is milling, even if it includes EDM capabilities, as the principal function determines classification
• Provide detailed specifications showing the milling operation is the primary function
• If the EDM function is separate and principal, the machine may need to be classified under heading 8456 for EDM machines