Haas VF-2 Vertical Machining Center from Japan
A numerically controlled vertical milling machine with 30" x 16" x 20" travels, designed for precision metal removal in drilling, boring, and milling operations on parts like aerospace components. It falls under HTS 8459.61.00 as a CNC milling machine optimized for high-speed machining of metals in industrial applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify CNC control certification and software export compliance to avoid ITAR restrictions on precision machine tools
• Include detailed technical specs and end-use statements in documentation to confirm classification as milling equipment
• Check for dual-use export controls; common pitfall is misclassifying as non-numeric controlled under 8459.59