High-Frequency Ultrasonic Machining Center UMC-1000 from China
The UMC-1000 is a CNC ultrasonic machining center for complex metal shapes in brittle-hard alloys, using tool vibration to abrade material with minimal force. HTS 8456.20.10 applies for its ultrasonic operation in metal removal, supporting industries like medical implants and turbine blades. Differentiates from EDM or laser due to vibration-based process.
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
• Provide CNC control specs and ultrasonic transducer details for accurate HTS verification; pitfall: bulk import misclassified under 8479 if not proven as dedicated metalworker
• Obtain advance ruling from CBP for high-value units