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Haas VF-3 Vertical Machining Center from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40%

Rate breakdown

9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 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]
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

Import Tips

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