Haas VF-2SS Horizontal Machining Center from China
The Haas VF-2SS is a compact horizontal-spindle machining center with automatic tool changer and Y-axis travel not over 685 mm, designed for high-speed metalworking in aerospace and automotive parts production. It falls under HTS 8457.10.00.55 due to its unit construction, horizontal spindle, automatic tool changing capability, and specified Y-axis limitation for precise milling operations on metal workpieces.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.2%
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
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
• Verify Y-axis travel measurement in machine specs does not exceed 685 mm to confirm HTS 8457.10.00.55 classification; provide OEM documentation
• Include CE marking and ISO 9001 certification for quality compliance; declare spindle orientation as horizontal to avoid misclassification