Tos Varnsdorf SV 50 Vertical Turret Lathe from Germany
The Tos Varnsdorf SV 50 is a European-made vertical turret lathe optimized for heavy roughing and finishing of large steel forgings and castings. It employs hydrostatic guideways for vibration-free operation at high speeds. HTS 8458.99.10 applies as it is a specialized other vertical turret lathe for metal removal processes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) and noise emission test reports for customs clearance
• Calculate correct duty based on CIF value; segregate loose tooling to avoid inclusion in machine value