Giddings & Lewis 75VMC Vertical Machining Center
A CNC vertical machining center equipped with a boring spindle for high-precision metal removal operations on large aerospace components. Classified under HTS 8459.49.0080 as a specialized boring machine for drilling, boring, and milling by removing metal, distinct from standard lathes. Its multi-axis capability supports complex contouring in industrial manufacturing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.2% | +35.0% | 39.2% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.2% | +10.0% | 14.2% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 4.2% | +10.0% | 14.2% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4.2% | +10.0% | 14.2% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4.2% | +10.0% | 14.2% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily configured for drilling operations
Machines optimized for drilling rather than boring fall under the drilling machine subheading in the same chapter.
If imported as a stationary boring-milling machine for metalworking
Finished machine tools combining boring and milling functions are classified in heading 8465 for other specific metalworking machines.
If equipped with non-metalworking functions like integrated inspection systems
Machines with principal functions beyond pure metal removal are classified as other machines not specified elsewhere.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify machine specifications match 'boring machine' criteria per Chapter 84 notes to avoid reclassification to 8459.10 for drilling machines
• Include detailed technical datasheets and end-use certificates to confirm metal removal function and prevent HTS 8479 misclassification as machinery with additional functions
• Ensure CE marking or equivalent for safety compliance; common pitfall is incomplete spindle speed documentation leading to customs delays
Related Products under HTS 8459.49.00.90
Fives Group Maestro Portal Boring Mill
A heavy-duty portal-style boring mill designed for large-scale metal components in shipbuilding and energy sectors, featuring ram-type boring heads for deep-hole precision boring. Falls under HTS 8459.49.0080 as an 'other' boring machine that removes metal through milling and boring operations. Its rigid floor-type construction enables high-torque metal removal.
Soraluce FX 12 Travel Horizontal Boring Machine
Heavy-duty traveling column horizontal boring machine for wind turbine components, featuring automatic tool changers for continuous metal removal. HTS 8459.49.0080 applies to this other boring machine optimized for threading and boring large-diameter holes. Advanced automation supports 24/7 production environments.
Tos WHN 13 CNC Horizontal Boring Machine
CNC horizontal table-type boring machine for heavy engineering components like press frames. HTS 8459.49.0080 for other metal-removing boring machines with tapping and threading spindles. Pallet changer enhances productivity in serial production.
Danubia DMU 160 P 5-Axis Boring Center
5-axis universal boring center for complex mold cavities in injection molding dies. Classified HTS 8459.49.0080 as other boring machine for drilling, boring, milling by metal removal. Simultaneous 5-axis control enables undercuts and freeform surfaces.
Herbert-Arnold HBA 110 TWIN Floor Borer
Twin-ram floor-type boring machine for parallel processing of large gear housings. HTS 8459.49.0080 covers this other boring machine designed for simultaneous metal removal operations. High chip evacuation supports deep cavity boring.
Zayer Arion Horizontal Boring & Milling Machine
Traveling headstock horizontal boring and milling machine for railway wheelsets. Under HTS 8459.49.0080 as other metal-removing boring machine with facing and threading capabilities. Modular quill system adapts to varied bore diameters.