Quick-Change Modular Fixturing System from China
Steel modular fixturing plates and locators with quick-release pins for rapid workpiece changes on machining centers (8459). Classified 8466.20.8020 as jig system for metalworking efficiency. Reduces setup from hours to minutes in job shops.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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
• List all components separately on invoices to avoid set classification issues
• Patents or trademarks on quick-change mechanisms aid specificity claims