Precision Gap-Bed Lathe from Mexico
A lathe with a removable bed section for machining large-diameter metal parts, used in maintenance and custom fabrication. Falls under HTS 8458.99.50 as other metal-removing lathes without special features like numerical control. Popular for oversized workpieces in industrial repair.
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
• Specify swing-over-gap dimensions in invoices; obtain structural integrity certifications
• Avoid pitfall of classifying as multi-purpose machines under 8456 if milling added