CNC Lathe Bed Casting from China
A heavy-duty cast iron bed casting designed specifically for CNC lathes in heading 8458, providing the foundational support for the machine's slideways and spindle alignment. It falls under HTS 8466.93.53.85 as a bed casting for machines of headings 8456 to 8461. This component ensures rigidity and precision during metalworking operations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.7%
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
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]
Import Tips
• Verify the casting is solely for use with heading 8458 lathes via engineering drawings; obtain manufacturer's declaration for 'principal use'
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as general machinery parts in 8479
• Ensure proper heat treatment documentation to avoid quality disputes