CNC Mill Head Casting from Japan
Aluminum head casting for vertical CNC mills (8459), housing spindle and motor mounting. Classified HTS 8466.93.53.85 as head casting for milling machines. Optimized for chip evacuation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify motor interface patterns unique to heading 8459; avoid aluminum scrap valuation
• Pitfall: lightweight castings undervalued by weight
• Include foundry test bars