Giddings & Lewis VMC 1600 Way-Type Unit Head Machining Center from Japan
This way-type unit head machine is designed for high-precision drilling, boring, and milling operations by removing metal, featuring a robust linear guideway system for heavy-duty industrial applications. It falls under HTS 8459.10.00.00 as a way-type unit head machine specifically excluding lathes, optimized for multi-axis metalworking in manufacturing environments like aerospace component production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify machine specifications match 'way-type unit head' criteria with linear guideways via technical datasheets; obtain end-user certificates for dual-use export controls; ensure CE marking or equivalent for safety compliance to avoid customs holds