Haas VF-2 Bed Type Vertical Machining Center from China

The Haas VF-2 is a bed type milling machine designed for precision metal removal through milling operations, featuring a rigid bed structure for stability during heavy cuts. It falls under HTS 8459.69.0070 as a bed type milling machine other than lathes, used in semiconductor wafer processing equipment preparation like grinding stations. Its robust bed supports high-accuracy machining required for fabricating semiconductor manufacturing tools.

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 machine specifications match 'bed type' criteria with rigid base structure to avoid reclassification as knee-type under 8459.69.0030

Include detailed technical datasheets and end-use statements, especially if for semiconductor manufacturing, to qualify for potential duty reductions

Ensure compliance with BIS export controls if machine precision suggests dual-use for advanced tech; common pitfall is missing ECCN classification

Haas VF-2 Bed Type Vertical Machining Center from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8459.69.00.70