Okuma MB-500 Horizontal Machining Center from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
14.2%
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
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