Numerically controlled
Machine tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes (including turning centers) of heading 8458: > Milling machines, knee type: > Numerically controlled
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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]
Products classified under HTS 8459.51.00
Haas VF-2 Vertical Machining Center
The Haas VF-2 is a numerically controlled knee-type milling machine designed for precision metal removal through milling operations. It features a 30" x 16" work envelope, high-speed spindles up to 8,100 RPM, and CNC controls for automated drilling, boring, and threading. Classified under HTS 8459.51.00 as a numerically controlled knee-type milling machine for metalworking.
Hurco VMX24i CNC Knee Mill
The Hurco VMX24i is a compact numerically controlled knee-type milling machine for high-precision metal cutting, boring, and drilling. Equipped with WinMax CNC controls and a 24" x 18" table, it supports complex toolpaths for industrial fabrication. Falls under HTS 8459.51.00 due to its knee design and numerical control for metal removal milling.
Bridgeport Series I CNC Knee Mill
The iconic Bridgeport Series I with CNC retrofit is a numerically controlled knee-type milling machine for versatile metal removal via milling, drilling, and tapping. Its 42" x 9" table and quill feed system enable precise operations in toolrooms. HTS 8459.51.00 applies to its knee construction and numerical control features.
Doosan DNM 4000 CNC Knee-Type Mill
Doosan's DNM 4000 is a numerically controlled knee-type milling machine optimized for heavy-duty metal removal in drilling, boring, and contour milling. With Fanuc controls and a robust knee adjustment, it handles workpieces up to 4,000 lbs. Classified in HTS 8459.51.00 for its specific knee-type NC milling design.
Sharp TM-1P CNC Knee Mill
The Sharp TM-1P is a precision numerically controlled knee-type milling machine for small part prototyping and metalworking tasks like engraving and slotting. It features Anilam controls and a compact 27" x 8" table ideal for job shops. HTS 8459.51.00 covers its knee design and CNC metal milling operations.