DMG Mori NLX 2500 CNC Lathe from Germany
The DMG Mori NLX 2500 is a precision CNC lathe for high-speed metal turning with 10" chuck and 26" between centers. Its MAPPS IV control enables Y-axis and live tooling for complex parts, falling under HTS 8458.91.5070 as other numerically controlled lathes not dedicated to semiconductor wafer production equipment.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide CAD drawings of machine configuration to support classification as a complete lathe vs. partial assembly
• Ensure coolant system documentation meets EPA standards for import; test for leaks pre-shipment
• Avoid delays by pre-clearing with CBP via binding ruling for high-value machines over $100K