Cast Iron Machine Base for CNC Lathe from China
A cast iron base component for CNC lathes under heading 8458, cleaned and machined solely to remove casting fins, gates, sprues, and risers for precise location in finishing machinery. It serves as the foundational support structure ensuring stability during metal turning operations. This part is not advanced beyond basic preparation and falls under HTS 8466.93.60 due to its specific processing limitations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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 casting process documentation to confirm no advanced machining beyond fin removal; obtain mill test reports certifying cast iron composition; beware of misclassification as finished parts if additional tolerances are machined