Precision Upright Pillar Drill Machine

A pillar-style upright drilling machine for accurate hole making in metal components through chip removal, featuring rigid column support. It qualifies under HTS 8459.29.00.70 as a non-sensitive, non-turret upright driller for precision engineering applications.

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.

8459.21.00Same rate: 39.2%

If includes automatic numeric control features

Unit head or way-type drilling machines with CNC are in separate subheadings.

8462.29.00Higher: 39.4% vs 39.2%

If classified as a bench-type rather than floor-standing upright model

Smaller bench drilling machines fall under different size-based provisions.

9017.80.00Higher: 40.3% vs 39.2%

If adapted for semiconductor wafer inspection rather than fabrication drilling

Testing apparatus for semiconductors is in Chapter 90, distinct from metal removal tools.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document quill drop and table size to prove upright configuration versus portable or benchtop drills

Avoid common error of missing end-user certificates for dual-use machinery in export controls

Use harmonized invoices specifying 'upright drilling machine for metal' to prevent shifts to Chapter 84 other categories

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