Semi-Automatic Nut Tapping Machine from China

Bench-mounted semi-auto machine for high-volume tapping of blind and through holes in metal nuts and fittings. Falls under HTS 8459.70.80.60 for other tapping machines valued below $3,025. Used by fastener manufacturers for M6-M12 sizes.

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

Specify production capacity and spindle specs in import docs; calibrate value excluding tooling sets

Common issue: incorrect grouping with multi-spindle units over value limit

Verify ISO certification for quality