Makino S33 Vertical Machining Center from Mexico
A numerically controlled vertical machining center designed for high-precision milling and drilling of metal parts in semiconductor manufacturing. It removes metal or cermets through CNC-controlled spindles and axes, fitting under 8461.90.30 as a machine tool for shaping and finishing not specified elsewhere. Used for fabricating precision components like wafer handling fixtures.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify CNC control certification and numerical control documentation to confirm classification under 8461.90.30
• Include detailed technical specs showing metal/cermet removal capability to avoid misclassification as testing equipment
• Ensure EPA compliance for coolant systems common in machining centers