Milling Machine Saddle Weldment from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
14.7%
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
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