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High-Speed EDM Drilling Machine from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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