Engine Lathe Clausing 6900 Series from Germany
Clausing 6900 series engine lathes are heavy-duty horizontal machines for toolroom operations, handling large diameters up to 14 inches with multiple speeds. HTS 8458.19.00.30 covers these non-numerically controlled lathes for metal removal in engine building and maintenance. Features quick-change gearbox for versatile threading.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare accurate horsepower and bed length in commercial invoice for correct statistical suffix
• Obtain EPA declaration if machine uses ozone-depleting lubricants
• Budget for customs rigging fees due to machine weight over 5 tons