Giddings & Lewis VTL-40 Vertical Turret Lathe from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Provide detailed bill of materials and hydraulic/pneumatic system specs to avoid reclassification as a complete plant
• Comply with OSHA safety standards; include guarding certifications to prevent import delays