Automotive Brake Lathe

Precision lathe that resurfaces brake rotors by on-car or bench machining to restore flatness and thickness. It qualifies for HTS 8479.89.95.60 as a dedicated automotive maintenance machine.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+35.0%37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇩🇪Germany2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇯🇵Japan2.5%+10.0%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8458.19.00Higher: 39.4% vs 37.5%

If general metal lathes adaptable to other uses

Horizontal lathes for metalworking fall in heading 8458 if not automotive-specific.

8460.40.80Higher: 39.4% vs 37.5%

If sold as honing machine

Brake-specific honing functions classify under sharpening/honing machines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include vibration damping specs and dust collection features in technical docs

Certify for automotive rotor sizes (passenger/light truck) to avoid general lathe classification

Watch for dual-use models that could be seen as metalworking machine tools