Okuma MB-500 Horizontal Machining Center from Canada
Okuma MB-500 is a horizontal boring-milling machine for heavy-duty metal cutting, drilling, and boring in automotive parts production. It qualifies for HTS 8459.39.0050 as other boring-milling machinery removing metal, not lathes. Features pallet changer for high-volume manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include spindle speed and power ratings in customs declaration to distinguish from drilling-only machines
• Avoid common error of classifying with coordinate measuring machines in Chapter 90
• Use HTS advisory ruling service for high-value imports over $10,000