For working metal
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 electro-discharge processes: > For working metal
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]
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 8456.30.10
Makino SP43 Wire EDM Machine
The Makino SP43 is a high-precision wire electrical discharge machining (EDM) system designed specifically for cutting complex shapes in metal workpieces using electro-discharge processes. It employs a thin wire electrode to erode material through controlled electrical sparks in a dielectric fluid, ideal for hard metals like tool steel and titanium. Classified under HTS 8456.30.10 as it is a machine tool operated by electro-discharge for metalworking.
GF Machining Solutions AgieCharmilles CUT 200 X Wire EDM
The AgieCharmilles CUT 200 X is a compact wire EDM machine optimized for precision contour cutting in metals such as hardened steel and aluminum alloys via electro-discharge erosion. It features advanced generator technology for high-speed cutting with minimal wire consumption. Falls under HTS 8456.30.10 for its electro-discharge process dedicated to metalworking applications.
Mitsubishi MV1200R Advanced Wire EDM
Mitsubishi's MV1200R is a rigid wire EDM machine for high-accuracy metal machining, using electro-discharge to create intricate dies and molds from tough metals like carbide. Its rotary table enables multi-axis contouring with superior surface finishes. HTS 8456.30.10 applies as an electro-discharge machine tool for metal.
Sodick AQ537L Super Precision Wire EDM
The Sodick AQ537L delivers ultra-precise wire EDM for aerospace and medical metal components, employing linear motor drives and electro-discharge for micron-level tolerances in stainless steel and Inconel. Ideal for small-batch production of complex geometries. Classified in HTS 8456.30.10 for metal electro-discharge machining.
Fanuc α-C600iB Sinker EDM Machine
Fanuc's α-C600iB is a die-sinking EDM machine that uses shaped electrodes to form cavities in metal molds via electro-discharge sparks, perfect for automotive and plastic injection tooling. It offers high-speed machining with automatic electrode changer. HTS 8456.30.10 covers this electro-discharge metalworking tool.
Charmilles Roboform 350 Sinker EDM
The Roboform 350 is a versatile sinker EDM for crafting detailed metal electrodes and molds using electro-discharge, suited for watchmaking and micro-machining in precious metals. Features orbital electrode motion for optimal spark distribution. Fits HTS 8456.30.10 as metal electro-discharge machine tool.