Powermatic 3520C Wood Lathe
The Powermatic 3520C is a heavy-duty woodworking lathe designed for turning bowls, spindles, and other wood components with precision. It features a robust cast iron bed and variable speed control, specifically classified under HTS 8465.99.0220 as a machine tool for working wood. This lathe is used in professional woodworking shops for shaping hard materials like wood.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed for metalworking
Lathes primarily for working metals like steel or aluminum fall under heading 8465.91 for metal-working machine tools.
If sold as a component part like a headstock assembly
Individual parts or accessories of wood-working lathes, not complete machines, are classified in 8466.94.
If multifunctional for industrial compiling or mixing
Machines with wood lathe functions but primarily for compiling or mixing operations go to Chapter 84 heading 8479.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the machine is explicitly for woodworking and include technical specs confirming wood-working capability in import documentation
• Ensure CE marking or equivalent safety certifications for powered machinery to avoid customs holds
• Check for voltage compatibility (e.g
• 220V) and declare motor horsepower accurately to prevent misclassification
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