Bone Carving CNC Lathe from China
CNC lathe specialized for turning and carving animal bone into handles, jewelry, and ornamental items from hard bone material. Falls under HTS 8465.99.02 as a machine tool for working bone, using rotational cutting for detailed shapes. Commonly used in artisan and industrial crafting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.9%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include CITES documentation if using protected bone sources to clear customs smoothly
• Label as 'industrial carving machine' not 'artisan tool' to avoid hobbyist tariffs