CNC Lathe Bed Casting from Germany
A heavy-duty cast iron bed casting designed specifically for CNC lathes under heading 8458, providing the foundational support structure for the machine's ways and spindle alignment. It falls under HTS 8466.93.53 as a bed casting, one of the specified parts for machines of headings 8456 to 8461. This component ensures rigidity and precision during metalworking operations.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Verify compatibility certification with specific lathe models from headings 8456-8461 to avoid misclassification; ensure material composition (e.g
• gray iron) is documented for foundry origin proofs
• Common pitfall: missing machining tolerances specs leading to reclassification as unfinished parts