Tormach 1100MX Hard Material CNC Center
The Tormach 1100MX is a compact CNC machining center for prototyping hard plastic and phenolic parts in R&D. It is classified under tariff item 8465.20.00 as a machining centre for working hard materials, with a 42 x 8.5 inch envelope and PathPilot software.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the machine is a milling machine for metal, not hard plastics
Metal milling machines are classified under heading 8459.
If the machine is a grinding or sanding machine, not a machining centre
Specific machine types for hard materials are in other subheadings of 8465.
If the machine performs a specific function other than machining
Machines with a different principal purpose fall under heading 8479.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the machine is declared as a machining centre for hard plastics, not a general-purpose CNC mill, to avoid higher duties
• Verify if the machine includes a computer that may be classified separately under heading 8471
• Check if the machine is new or used, as used machinery may have additional import requirements
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