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Haas EC-1600 Horizontal Machining Center from China

The Haas EC-1600 is a horizontal-spindle machining center with automatic tool changer, featuring a Y-axis travel of 762 mm (30 inches), ideal for high-volume production of medium-sized metal parts in automotive and aerospace industries. It falls under HTS 8457.10.00.60 due to its Y-axis dimension between 685 mm and 1,016 mm, unit construction design, and horizontal spindle configuration for metalworking. This classification applies specifically to single-station machines with these precise travel specifications.

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 certification from manufacturer to confirm HTS 8457.10.00.60 subheading; discrepancies can lead to reclassification

Include detailed technical specs and CE marking documentation for customs clearance, as these are high-value precision machines

Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring spindle orientation; horizontal-spindle models must not be listed under vertical codes