Lathe Headstock Casting from China
Precision cast iron headstock housing for engine lathes (8462), holding the spindle and gearing for workpiece rotation. Critical for torque transmission and alignment. HTS 8466.94.65 applies as headstock casting for 8462 machines.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.2%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide OEM part numbers and compatibility certificates linking to specific 8462 models
• Anti-dumping checks common for castings from certain countries; prepare origin docs early
• Avoid misdeclaring as complete machines, which shifts to 8462 duty structure