Multi-Spindle Drill Head Machine from China
A multi-spindle drilling machine for simultaneous hole drilling in metal plates by removing material, not a lathe. Falls under HTS 8459.29.00.90 as other drilling machines for high-volume production like automotive parts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document spindle count and RPM to distinguish from single-spindle (potentially 8459.21)
• Avoid pitfall of classifying as 'units' if includes way-type heads; full assembly determines heading
• Include noise/vibration test reports for EPA compliance on industrial imports