Haas VF-2 Vertical Machining Center from Japan
The Haas VF-2 is a vertical machining center equipped with an automatic tool changer (ATC) capable of holding up to 20 tools, designed for high-precision metalworking operations like milling and drilling. It falls under HTS 8457.10.00.70 as a single-station unit construction machine with ATC for metal processing in manufacturing environments. This classification applies to its use in producing complex metal parts with automatic tool swapping functionality.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
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
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify machine specifications match HTS criteria for automatic tool changers and metalworking to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed technical manuals and CE certifications in documentation for customs clearance