Milling Machine Saddle Weldment from Canada
Steel weldment serving as the saddle on knee-type milling machines (heading 8459), supporting table cross travel. Under HTS 8466.93.53.85 as saddle for 8456-8461 machines. Enables precise X-axis movement in manual and CNC mills.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide assembly diagrams linking to OEM machine serials; specify 'not for resale as scrap'
• Pitfall: weight-based undervaluation common with heavy weldments
• Ensure weld certification meets ASME standards