Cast Iron Column Casting for Vertical Milling Machine from Mexico
Rough cast iron column casting for vertical milling machines (HTS 8461), with minimal machining solely for removing sprues/risers and adding alignment holes for finishing. This vertical support holds the spindle head and provides Z-axis movement precision. Tailored for milling machines under heading 8461 per 8466.93.15 specifications.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• - Provide engineering drawings showing only permitted machining operations to prevent misclassification as advanced parts
• - Ensure invoices specify 'rough casting for [specific machine model]' linking to 8456-8461 headings
• - Conduct material testing if requested to confirm cast iron and rule out steel alloy misclassification