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
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 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