Giddings & Lewis VTL-40 Vertical Turret Lathe

The Giddings & Lewis VTL-40 is a robust vertical turret lathe capable of handling workpieces up to 40 inches in diameter, ideal for aerospace and energy sector components. Its turret design allows rapid tool changes for high-volume production turning operations. Falls under HTS 8458.99.10 due to its non-CNC vertical turret configuration for metal removal.

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%

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Alternative Classifications

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8458.99Same rate: 39.2%

If configured as horizontal spindle rather than vertical

Horizontal turret lathes are distinctly classified under 8458.99.20, based on spindle orientation.

8466.10.01Lower: 38.9% vs 39.2%

If primarily used for toolroom work rather than production

Smaller precision lathes for toolroom applications may shift to heading 8466 for specific metalworking machines.

9031.49Lower: 10% vs 39.2%

If includes integrated precision measuring apparatus dominating function

Machines where testing/inspection features predominate classify in Chapter 90 under 9031.

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