Lathe Headstock Casting

Precision cast iron headstock casting for engine lathes (heading 8462), housing the spindle and providing rotational support. Limited to casting cleanup and location machining, aligning with HTS 8466.94.20.00 for headstock castings not advanced beyond basic preparation. Critical for maintaining alignment in turning operations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8483.50.60.00Higher: 37.8% vs 35%

If assembled with gears or pulleys into a complete headstock

Assembled flywheels/pulleys for machines classify in 8483, not raw castings.

7325.91.00.00Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If machined steel weldments instead of cast iron

Steel weldments for machinery parts shift to 7325.91 if not specific to 8462/8463.

8466.94.65Higher: 39.7% vs 35%

If cast iron but machined for locations beyond basic finishing prep

Further machined cast iron parts for 8462/8463 go to higher subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document the exact lathe model compatibility to prove principal use with heading 8462

Avoid shipments with pre-machined bearing surfaces, as that exceeds permitted processing levels

Test for porosity standards typical of machine tool castings to meet quality import requirements

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