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Cast Iron Machine Bed for CNC Lathes from China

This heavy-duty cast iron bed serves as the foundational base for CNC lathes under heading 8462, providing stability and precision during machining operations. It is machined only to remove casting imperfections and fins, not advanced further, qualifying it under HTS 8466.94.20.00 as a bed casting for lathe machines. Essential for aligning the headstock, tailstock, and carriage in high-precision turning.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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 the part is solely for heading 8462/8463 machines via manufacturer specs to avoid misclassification as general castings in 7325

• Include detailed engineering drawings showing minimal machining (only fin removal) to confirm eligibility for this low-duty subheading

• Check for steel content; if over 2% carbon, it remains cast iron, but alloy additions may shift to 8485 for generic machine parts