Turret Lathe with Quick-Change Tooling from China
A semi-automatic turret lathe for repetitive metal turning operations, featuring a rotating turret for multiple tools but without full CNC. It is included in HTS 8458.99.50 as other lathes not specified elsewhere in the heading. Ideal for medium production runs in general machining.
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
• Document turret capacity and automation level to distinguish from capstan lathes; ensure EPA compliance if coolant systems included
• Pitfall: classifying with installed turrets as sets, which may require separate entry