DMG Mori NLX 2500/1250 CNC Planing Machine from China
A numerically controlled planing machine designed for high-precision metal removal on large workpieces in semiconductor manufacturing, specifically for planing crystal boules prior to wafer slicing. It falls under HTS 8461.90.3040 as a numerically controlled planing machine for metalworking, not elsewhere specified. This equipment ensures flatness tolerances critical for downstream wafer processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.4%
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 numerical control certification and machine specifications to confirm classification under 8461.90.3040, avoiding reclassification to non-NC tools
• Include detailed technical datasheets showing metal/cermet removal capability and planing function for customs valuation