Cast Iron CMM Frame

Heavy-duty cast iron structural frame providing the rigid skeleton for bridge-style CMMs of 9031.49.40. Designed with kinematic mounts for probe alignment and vibration damping. Falls under 9031.90.45.00 as an essential frame for coordinate measuring precision.

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.

7325.10.00Same rate: 35%

If basic castings without precision machining

Unmachined cast iron classified by material under Chapter 73, not instrument parts.

9031.80.80Same rate: 35%

If for non-optical CMM variants

Frames for other measuring machines (not 9031.49.40 optical CMMs) go to different subheading.

8479.89.65Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If marketed for industrial robots

Similar frames for robotic arms classify as unlisted machines, not measuring instruments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide engineering drawings showing CMM-specific mounting patterns to prove dedicated use

Ensure material cert for cast iron grade (e.g

Meehanite) to support classification

Avoid bundling with probes/accessories to prevent set classification under 9031.49.40

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