Vertical Spindle Boring and Facing Machine from China
Specialized vertical spindle machine for simultaneous boring and facing operations on cylindrical metal parts like engine blocks. The vertical orientation allows gravity-assisted chip removal during metal cutting. Fits HTS 8459.49.0030 for vertical boring machines.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.7%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify dual-function (boring/facing) in invoices but emphasize boring as primary to stay in 8459.49
• Include tooling adapters list to demonstrate complete machine status vs parts
• Watch for quota restrictions on high-precision imports; file early