Okuma MB-500 Horizontal Machining Center from China
The Okuma MB-500 is a horizontal machining center optimized for high-volume production drilling, boring, milling, and tapping of large metal components with pallet changer for efficiency. It qualifies for HTS 8459.29.00 as an 'other' multi-function drilling machine tool that removes metal via various operations. Ideal for automotive engine blocks and transmission cases.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide pallet system and axis travel specs; ensure declaration matches 'other drilling machines' not horizontal boring mills
• Include noise/vibration compliance docs for OSHA; use ISPM-15 certified pallets for crating