Lathe Headstock Casting from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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