Giddings & Lewis VTL-40 Vertical Turret Lathe from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.2%
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
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