Bridgeport Series I CNC Knee Mill from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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