Haas VF-2 CNC Thread Milling Center from Japan
A vertical machining center equipped with high-speed spindles and advanced tooling for precision thread milling operations on metal parts. Classified under HTS 8459.70.80.80 as it performs threading by metal removal through milling rather than dedicated tapping. Ideal for aerospace and automotive component manufacturing.
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 machine specifications confirm threading/tapping capability via metal removal to avoid reclassification to 8459.70.10
• Include detailed technical manuals and demonstration videos in documentation to prove 'other threading machines' function
• Check for dual-functionality (e.g
• milling + threading) which may trigger statistical note scrutiny for semiconductor use