Micro Drill and Bore Station

Precision station for micro-drilling and boring holes in metal circuit boards and small parts, valued under $3,025. Classifies in HTS 8459.29.00.20 for other low-value drilling machines. Essential for electronics prototyping.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+35.0%39.2%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪Germany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇯🇵Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8486.20.00Lower: 25% vs 39.2%

If specifically for semiconductor device processing

Statistical notes place semiconductor processing boring equipment (e.g., wafer boule grinders) in 8486.

9018.90.75Lower: 35% vs 39.2%

If integrated with medical imaging components

Precision micro-drills for medical instruments classify as surgical accessories in Chapter 90.

8459.29.00.40Same rate: 39.2%

If valued over $3,025 each

Same function but higher value moves to the companion subheading for pricier units.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide magnification and tolerance specs to differentiate from semiconductor testers in Chapter 90

• Declare as 'not for semiconductor manufacturing' to avoid 8486 scrutiny

• Package disassembled if possible to stay under value limit without functionality loss

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