8459.69.00.70/Haas VF-2 Bed Type Vertical Machining Center/Japan

Haas VF-2 Bed Type Vertical Machining Center from Japan

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 — 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%

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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