GF Machining Solutions AgieCharmilles CUT 20

The AgieCharmilles CUT 20 is a compact wire EDM machine for precision contour cutting in conductive metals like titanium and carbide using spark erosion technology. It excels in aerospace and medical part production. HTS 8456.30.10.70 covers this as an other electro-discharge machine for metalworking.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+35.0%38.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇩🇪Germany3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇯🇵Japan3.5%+10.0%13.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8456.40.10Same rate: 38.5%

If using ultrasonic rather than electro-discharge processes

Ultrasonic metalworking machines have distinct provisions in the same heading.

8486.40.00Lower: 25% vs 38.5%

If imported as a complete semiconductor wafer slicing saw system

Statistical notes direct wafer slicing saws for semiconductor prep to heading 8486.

9024.80.00Lower: 35% vs 38.5%

If primarily for testing metal samples in semiconductor processes

Testing machines for semiconductor devices are excluded to Chapter 90 per notes.

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