Bone Carving CNC Lathe from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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