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

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 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

Haas EC-1600 Horizontal Machining Center from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8457.10.00.60