Rebuilt Giddings & Lewis VTL-30 Vertical Turret Lathe

Reconditioned Giddings & Lewis VTL-30 for producing vertical shafts and housings used in Czochralski crystal pullers for semiconductor silicon growth. The turret system enables rapid tool changes for complex metal geometries required in wafer prep equipment. Classified as used/rebuilt under HTS 8458.99.1010.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+35.0%39.2%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪Germany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇯🇵Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8462Lower: 14.4% vs 39.2%

If spring-wound numerically controlled rather than manual turret

NC spring-wound lathes have specific provisions in 8462.21.

8486.40.00Lower: 25% vs 39.2%

If imported unassembled as machine tool parts

Unassembled machine tools classify as parts in 8486 rather than complete units.

9024.80.00.00Lower: 35% vs 39.2%

If repurposed for wafer flatness testing equipment machining

Testing machines for semiconductor wafers fall under Chapter 90 provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide engineering drawings showing semiconductor end-use to support duty preference claims

Used lathes over 10 tons require heavy-lift vessel manifests and port pre-clearance

Retain hydraulic/pneumatic system test reports for CBP machinery inspections

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