Numerically controlled
Machine tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electro-discharge, electro-chemical, electron-beam, ionic-beam or plasma arc processes; water-jet cutting machines: > Operated by ultrasonic processes: > For working metal > Numerically controlled
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Products classified under HTS 8456.20.10.10
Fanuc U-Series Ultrasonic CNC Machining Center
This numerically controlled machine tool uses ultrasonic processes to remove material from metal workpieces, ideal for hard metals like titanium and ceramics. It employs high-frequency vibrations combined with abrasive slurry to achieve precision finishing without thermal damage. Classified under HTS 8456.20.1010 as a numerically controlled ultrasonic metalworking machine.
DMG Mori ULTRASONIC 20 linear CNC Machine
A 5-axis numerically controlled ultrasonic machining center designed for high-precision metal component fabrication in aerospace applications. It integrates ultrasonic vibration with spindle rotation for efficient hard metal processing. Falls under HTS 8456.20.1010 due to its ultrasonic process and numerical control for metalworking.
OptoTech Ultrasonic Precision CNC Metal Polisher
Numerically controlled ultrasonic polisher specialized for finishing metal surfaces in semiconductor mold production. Uses ultrasonic cavitation with diamond slurry for mirror-like surface quality on hardened steel. HTS 8456.20.1010 classification applies to its ultrasonic metal material removal process.
Haas UMC-1000 Ultrasonic CNC Machining Center
High-speed 5-axis CNC machine with integrated ultrasonic module for machining difficult-to-cut metals like Inconel used in turbine blades. Numerical control enables complex contouring with ultrasonic assistance. Classified in HTS 8456.20.1010 for numerically controlled ultrasonic metalworking.
Sonics & Materials Vibracut CNC Ultrasonic System
Compact numerically controlled ultrasonic cutting system for thin metal foils and precision components in electronics manufacturing. Employs 40kHz ultrasonic vibration for burr-free cuts on stainless steel. HTS 8456.20.1010 due to ultrasonic process on metal with CNC control.