Single Spindle Swiss-Type Sliding Headstock Lathe from Mexico
A precision Swiss-type lathe with single spindle and sliding headstock for ultra-precise turning of small diameter parts like watch components and medical screws. Falls under HTS 8458.19.0050 as a single spindle automatic chucking machine for horizontal metal removal. Enables complex geometries in miniature production.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of sliding headstock mechanism for proper automatic classification
• Calibrate and certify spindle runout specs before import inspection
• Avoid misdeclaration as multi-tool by specifying single spindle limitation