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 Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.2% | +37.5% | 41.7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.2% | +10.0% | 14.2% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 4.2% | +10.0% | 14.2% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily a drilling machine without significant milling table
Machines where drilling predominates over milling/boring shift to numerical control drilling provisions.
If for small honing/grinding combo units
If significant grinding function, it may classify under sharpening/honing machines rather than milling.
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
Related Products under HTS 8459.39.00.20
CNC Benchtop Milling Machine
A compact CNC-controlled milling machine designed for precision metal removal in small workshops, featuring a 3-axis movement system for drilling, boring, and milling operations. It falls under HTS 8459.39.0020 as a boring-milling machine valued under $3,025 each, suitable for hobbyist or light industrial use. This classification applies to other boring-milling machines excluding lathes.
Desktop Boring-Milling Station
A portable desktop unit combining boring and milling heads for small precision parts in metal, commonly used in model making. It qualifies for HTS 8459.39.0020 as other boring-milling machines under $3,025 value.
Mini Combo Drill-Mill Machine
Affordable mini machine tool integrating drilling, milling, and light boring for aluminum and steel prototypes. Falls under HTS 8459.39.0020 for low-value boring-milling machines used in garages and labs.
Portable Milling-Drilling Bench
Lightweight benchtop machine for field repairs, performing milling, drilling, and boring on metal components. HTS 8459.39.0020 covers this as other low-value boring-milling equipment.
Entry-Level Boring Mill
Basic horizontal boring mill for small engine blocks and dies, valued under import threshold. Classified in HTS 8459.39.0020 for economical other boring-milling machines.
Hobbyist Multi-Purpose Mill
Multi-purpose mill-drill-bore for garage hobbyists working soft metals like brass and aluminum. HTS 8459.39.0020 for low-cost other machines in this category.