DMG Mori ULTRASONIC 20 Linear Machine Tool from China
A 5-axis CNC ultrasonic machine tool integrating ultrasonic oscillation for machining hard metals such as Inconel and carbide, producing complex molds and dies. Classified under HTS 8456.20.1050 for its ultrasonic process on metals, excluding water-jet variants. Essential for high-precision parts in turbine blades and semiconductor tooling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0125%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]
Import Tips
• Include vibration frequency certification (>20kHz) and metalworking demos to avoid reclassification
• Label as 'other' ultrasonic explicitly
• Pitfall: overlooking BIS export controls for high-precision tech