Machine Tool Base Weldment

A fabricated steel weldment serving as the base frame for milling machines under heading 8462, distributing loads and vibrations. Classified in HTS 8466.94.65.85 as a base fabrication principally for these machine tools.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.7%+35.0%39.7%
🇲🇽Mexico4.7%+10.0%14.7%
🇨🇦Canada4.7%+10.0%14.7%
🇩🇪Germany4.7%+10.0%14.7%
🇯🇵Japan4.7%+10.0%14.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

7308.90.95Lower: 35% vs 39.7%

If steel structures not principally for machine tools

General fabricated steel structures classify under Chapter 73 heading 7308.

8466.94.85Same rate: 39.7%

If for lathes or other heading 8458 machines

Subheading specificity ties to exact machine headings; lathe parts use separate provisions.

8479.90Lower: 10% vs 39.7%

If designed for semiconductor testing apparatus

Semiconductor-specific parts under statistical note move to 8479.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide weld procedure qualifications and stress analysis reports to prove principal use with eligible machines

Label shipments clearly as 'parts for HTS 8462 machines' to expedite customs processing