Bone Carving CNC Lathe from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
12.4%
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
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