Benchtop Taig Lathe Clone from China
Affordable benchtop lathe replicating Taig design for micro-metalworking with 4-inch swing. Features MT2 tailstock and leadscrew for accurate threading on metal stock. HTS 8458.99.50.60 due to sub-$3,025 valuation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.9%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Cross-reference with USITC rulings for similar micro-lathes to support classification
• Document country-specific duty preferences like GSP for eligible origins
• Inspect for lead-free compliance in castings per import regulations