Makino SP43 Wire EDM Machine from China

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.

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

Verify machine specifications confirm electro-discharge operation exclusively for metal to avoid reclassification to other chapters

Provide detailed technical documentation including dielectric system and electrode specs for CBP review