Cast Iron Headstock Casting for Engine Lathe from China
Rough cast iron headstock casting for engine lathes (HTS 8458), cleaned with light machining only to eliminate gates and permit locating in CNC finishing equipment. This component houses the spindle and gearing for workpiece rotation. Classifiable under 8466.93.15 due to limited processing for 8458 machines.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• - Photograph castings showing visible casting skin and minimal machining marks for Customs review
• - Reference exact lathe machine HTS (8458.xx) in commercial invoice and packing list
• - Avoid any grinding/polishing that could trigger reclassification to finished housings