Benchtop Mini Lathe for Hobbyists from Mexico
Compact manual lathe for small metal parts in prototyping and hobby use, with variable speed drive. HTS 8458.99.50 covers it as other small lathes for metal removal. Suited for model engineering and education.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Label as consumer good if under 2HP to avoid industrial duties; include voltage compliance docs
• Pitfall: retail packaging classifying as toy under Chapter 95