Haas VF-3 Vertical Machining Center

The Haas VF-3 is a vertical-spindle machining center with automatic tool changer, featuring a Y-axis travel exceeding 660 mm, designed for high-precision metalworking in aerospace and automotive industries. It falls under HTS 8457.10.00.25 due to its unit construction, vertical spindle, automatic tool changer, and Y-axis travel over 660 mm. This classification applies to single-station machines optimized for complex milling operations on metal parts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+35.0%39.2%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪Germany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇯🇵Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

8457.10.00Same rate: 39.2%

If Y-axis travel is 381 mm to 660 mm

Shorter Y-axis travel shifts classification within the same vertical-spindle automatic tool changer subheading.

8465.91.00Lower: 38% vs 39.2%

If imported as a stationary vertical single-spindle CNC milling machine without automatic tool changer

Lacks automatic tool changer feature, moving to machine tools for working metal without ATC.

8479.89.65.00Lower: 20.3% vs 39.2%

If primarily used for semiconductor wafer processing rather than general metalworking

Specialized end-use for semiconductor manufacturing reclassifies under machines not elsewhere specified.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify Y-axis travel specs in manufacturer documentation to confirm >660mm for HTS 8457.10.00.25; mismeasurement leads to reclassification

• Include CE marking and FCC compliance certificates for US customs clearance on CNC machines

• Declare full machine value including software licenses to avoid undervaluation penalties

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