DMG Mori ULTRASONIC 20 Linear Machine Tool from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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