Cast Iron Machine Base for CNC Lathe from Mexico

A rough-machined cast iron base designed for mounting CNC lathes of heading 8465, cleaned and machined only to remove casting fins, gates, sprues, and risers for precise location in finishing machinery. This part provides structural stability during high-precision machining operations on semiconductor wafer processing equipment. It falls under HTS 8466.92.10.00 due to its limited processing beyond basic casting cleanup, specific to heading 8465 machines.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

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

Verify cast iron composition via spectrometry to confirm eligibility under 8466.92.10.00; over-machining disqualifies it

Include foundry certificates showing only cleaning and fin removal to avoid reclassification as finished parts

For semiconductor use, pair with end-use statements to qualify for potential duty exemptions under tech import programs