Cast Iron Headstock Casting for Engine Lathe from Mexico
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 — 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
• - 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