CNC Gantry Milling Machine from Japan
A large-scale CNC gantry milling machine designed for high-precision drilling, boring, and milling operations on large metal workpieces by removing metal shavings. It falls under HTS 8459.29.00.90 as an other drilling machine not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the subheading, used in industries like aerospace for machining structural components.
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 'other drilling machines' to avoid reclassification to more specific HTS like 8459.10 for numerical control units
• Include detailed technical drawings and end-use certificates to prove metal removal capability during customs valuation