Used Mori Seiki NLX1500 CNC Turning Lathe from China

Used Mori Seiki NLX1500 horizontal CNC lathe for precision metal removal, numerically controlled for high-volume production. Classified in HTS 8458.11.00.05 as a used NC horizontal lathe dedicated to turning metal.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.4%

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

Attach Fanuc or Mitsubishi control manuals and firmware versions for verification

Ensure chip conveyor is drained and documented to avoid biohazard flags

Budget for re-certification post-import; many used lathes need local alignment checks