Bridgeport Series I CNC Knee Mill from China
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.
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
• Document retrofit CNC details and original knee mill specs to support 8459.51.00 classification
• Avoid common pitfalls by specifying metalworking end-use; non-metal applications may go to 8465
• Include spindle taper and feed rate specs in entries for accurate duty assessment