Portable Milling Attachment
This portable milling attachment is a handheld milling unit for field repairs on metal parts. It is classified as a low-value item under tariff item 8459.69.00, used for on-site 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 attachment is powered by an electric motor and is handheld
Handheld power tools with self-contained electric motors are classified under heading 8467, not 8459.
If the attachment is a way-type unit head machine
Way-type unit head machines are specifically covered under this heading, which may apply if the attachment uses such a configuration.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the attachment is not classified as a hand tool, which would fall under a different chapter
• Provide the attachment's value and intended use to the CBSA
• Verify if the attachment is subject to any safety standards for portable tools
Related Products under Tariff item 8459.69.00
3D Contour Die Sinking Mill
The 3D Contour Die Sinking Mill is an advanced milling machine that uses multi-axis control to sink 3D contours into die steel, creating complex cavity geometries. It removes metal through precise cutting operations, which is characteristic of milling machines in heading 84.59. This product is classified under tariff item 8459.69.00 as an 'other' milling machine, specifically for die sinking applications.
Benchtop Manual Milling Machine
This benchtop manual milling machine is designed for workshop use, performing metal removal via end mills and face mills. It is classified under tariff item 8459.69.00 due to its milling function and low unit value, suitable for light-duty applications.
Bridgeport Series I Standard Mill
A manual vertical knee mill with a 9" x 42" table and R-8 spindle, used for versatile metal cutting operations such as milling, drilling, and boring. It falls under this tariff item as an 'other' milling machine for removing metal, not classified as a lathe or a machining center.
Budget CNC 3018 Mill
The Budget CNC 3018 is a popular CNC mill for hobbyists, used for engraving and milling PCBs and soft metals, valued under $300. Tariff item 8459.69.00 applies as an 'other' low-value milling machine, widely used in maker spaces.
Clausing Hawkeye 6111 Vertical Mill
A vertical mill with an 11" x 49" table, hardened ways, and a 3HP spindle for reliable production milling. It is an 'other' milling machine for removing metal, fitting the scope of this tariff item.
CNC Desktop Milling Machine
This compact computer numerical control milling machine is designed for prototyping and small-scale production, removing metal through milling operations. It falls under tariff item 8459.69.00 as a milling machine valued under $3,025.