Haas VF-2 Vertical Machining Center from China
The Haas VF-2 is a versatile CNC vertical machining center capable of milling, drilling, and boring operations by removing metal from workpieces. It falls under HTS 8459.39.00 as an other boring-milling machine, distinct from lathes, designed for precision metalworking in manufacturing.
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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify machine specifications match 'boring-milling' criteria; provide technical datasheets to CBP for classification
• Include CE marking and safety certifications for compliance with U.S
• OSHA standards
• Avoid misclassification as universal machining centers by detailing primary metal-removal functions