Haas VF-2 Vertical Machining Center from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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]
Import Tips
• Verify CNC control certification and numerical control specifications to confirm classification under 8459.51.00
• Include detailed technical specs like spindle speed and axis travels in commercial invoices to avoid misclassification
• Check for knee-type design; rigid column models may shift to 8459.59.00, leading to different duties