High-Speed EDM Drilling Machine from China

Specialized EDM equipment for fast, small-diameter hole drilling in turbine blades using rotating tubular electrodes and electro-discharge sparks. HTS 8456.30.5000 covers this 'other' electro-discharge process for hard materials. Essential for fuel injection nozzles and cooling holes in jet engines.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.4%

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

Document rotational speed and electrode specs to confirm EDM vs. mechanical drilling

Comply with aviation export controls if destined for aerospace; file EEI accurately

Avoid pitfall of undervaluing by omitting precision calibration system costs