Turret Lathe with Quick-Change Tooling from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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