Benchtop Knee-Type CNC Mill

Small footprint benchtop CNC knee mill for prototyping aluminum and soft metals, with USB controller. Knee travel 12 inches for precise work. HTS 8459.59.0020 for low-value knee types despite CNC.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+35.0%39.2%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪Germany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇯🇵Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8459.51.00Same rate: 39.2%

If full industrial CNC knee mill

Larger or more advanced NC knee mills go to specific NC subheadings.

8479.89.65.00Lower: 20.3% vs 39.2%

If for wafer polishing in semis

Wafer grinders/polishers per notes classify as semiconductor apparatus.

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