Manual Knee-Type Milling Machine

A small manual milling machine with knee and column design for drilling, boring, and milling metal workpieces up to 12-inch capacity. Classified under HTS 8459.39.0020 for other boring-milling machines valued under $3,025, ideal for educational or prototype fabrication.

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.

8459.61.00Same rate: 39.2%

If primarily a drilling machine without significant milling table

Machines where drilling predominates over milling/boring shift to numerical control drilling provisions.

8460.29.01Higher: 39.4% vs 39.2%

If for small honing/grinding combo units

If significant grinding function, it may classify under sharpening/honing machines rather than milling.

8479.10.00Lower: 35% vs 39.2%

If sold as a complete chairside dental unit

Specialized dental milling units for non-industrial use fall under machinery for working bone, rubber, etc.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide blueprints or operational manuals proving metal removal capability to distinguish from non-tariffed hobby tools

• Declare exact spindle speed and table size in entry docs to support boring-milling function

• Watch for undervaluation penalties; use third-party appraisals for low-cost imports

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