Profile, duplicating or die sinking
Machine tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes (including turning centers) of heading 8458: > Other milling machines: > Other > Other: > Profile, duplicating or die sinking
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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]
Products classified under HTS 8459.69.00.50
Die Sinking EDM Milling Hybrid
A hybrid machine combining mechanical milling with die sinking capabilities for intricate cavity formation in hardened metals. HTS 8459.69.0050 covers die sinking milling machines that plunge-cut profiles for mold dies. Essential for high-precision tooling in electronics manufacturing.
Ram-Type Die Sinking Machine
Ram-driven machine for sinking die profiles using reciprocating milling action. Classified HTS 8459.69.0050 for die sinking metal removal tools. Used for forging die production.
Profiling Mill for Mold Making
Dedicated profiler for generating mold contours through controlled metal removal paths. HTS 8459.69.0050 includes profile mills tailored for die/mold fabrication. Supports semiconductor packaging mold creation.
Template-Guided Duplicator Mill
Machine that duplicates templates by guiding milling cutter along physical model edges. Falls under HTS 8459.69.0050 as duplicating profile mills for metalworking. Applied in prototyping die sets.
3D Contour Die Sinking Mill
Advanced milling machine for sinking 3D contours into die steel using multi-axis control. HTS 8459.69.0050 covers die sinking profile machines for complex cavity geometries. Vital for precision molds in chip packaging.
Copy Milling Machine for Dies
Specialized milling machine for copying master die profiles onto workpieces via pantograph or CNC duplication. HTS 8459.69.0050 includes copy-type profile mills for die sinking applications. Critical for mass-producing injection mold cavities.
CNC Profile Milling Machine
A computer numerically controlled milling machine designed for precise profile cutting by removing metal from workpieces. It falls under HTS 8459.69.0050 as a profile milling machine used in machining complex contours for dies and molds. Primarily employed in tool and die shops for semiconductor mold production.
Duplicating Milling Machine
A milling machine that uses a master template to duplicate shapes by automatically guiding the cutter along the profile. Classified under HTS 8459.69.0050 for duplicating machines that remove metal to replicate complex geometries. Commonly used for producing identical die components in batches.
Tracer-Controlled Profile Mill
Milling machine equipped with mechanical or optical tracers to follow 3D profiles for contour machining. Falls under HTS 8459.69.0050 as profile machines using tracer technology for metal removal. Used for sculpting complex surfaces on die blocks.
Pantograph Engraving Profile Mill
Pantograph-driven milling machine for engraving and profiling raised or recessed die patterns. Classified in HTS 8459.69.0050 for profile/duplicating machines with pantograph mechanisms. Used in semiconductor leadframe tooling.