Haas VF-3 Vertical Machining Center from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

14.2%

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

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