Tabletop Knee Mill
The Tabletop Knee Mill is a compact knee-type milling machine designed for home garages, featuring an adjustable head for metal boring and milling operations. It removes metal through rotary cutters, fitting the description of milling machines in heading 84.59. This product is classified under tariff item 8459.69.00 as an 'other' milling machine.
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 knee mill is a way-type unit head machine
Way-type unit head machines are specifically covered by heading 84.59.
If the machine has grinding capabilities as a primary function
Grinding machines are classified under heading 84.60.
If the machine is not a true milling machine
Machines not described in more specific headings may fall under heading 84.79.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the machine based on its milling function, even if it is compact or for hobby use, as heading 84.59 covers all metal-removing milling machines
• Ensure the machine meets Canadian electrical safety standards if it includes a motor, and be prepared to show the CBSA the machine's specifications
• Consider whether the machine is a 'machine-tool' for tariff purposes, as defined in the Customs Tariff
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.