HTS heading 8459: Machine tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes (including turnin
Heading 8459 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Machine tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes (including turning centers) of heading 8458. Below: every rated tariff line in it with its general duty rate, Section 301 China status and exclusions, then a page per line with a free duty calculator.
Heading 8459 at a glance
- 13 rated tariff lines; 0 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Ad valorem general rates from 3.3% to 4.2%.
- Section 301 (products of China): 13 of 13 lines on a list in effect (List 1, List 3).
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): Way-type un…, Numerically controlled, Numerically controlled, Numerically controlled, Numerically controlled, Numerically controlled, Numerically controlled.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 8459.10: Machine tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, mill…: Way-type un… (1 line)
- 8459.21: Other drilling machines (1 line)
- 8459.29: Other drilling machines (1 line)
- 8459.31: Other boring-milling machines (1 line)
- 8459.39: Other boring-milling machines (1 line)
- 8459.41: Other boring machines (1 line)
- 8459.49: Other boring machines (1 line)
- 8459.51: Milling machines, knee type (1 line)
- 8459.59: Milling machines, knee type (1 line)
- 8459.61: Other milling machines (1 line)
- 8459.69: Other milling machines (1 line)
- 8459.70: Other threading or tapping machines (2 lines)
All tariff lines in heading 8459
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8459.10.00 | Machine tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, mill…: Way-type un… | 3.3% | List 1 +25% | |
| 8459.21.00 | Other drilling machines: Numerically controlled | 4.2% | List 1 +25% | |
| 8459.29.00 | Other drilling machines: Other | 4.2% | List 3 +25% | |
| 8459.31.00 | Other boring-milling machines: Numerically controlled | 4.2% | List 1 +25% | |
| 8459.39.00 | Other boring-milling machines: Other | 4.2% | List 1 +25% | |
| 8459.41.00 | Other boring machines: Numerically controlled | 4.2% | List 1 +25% | |
| 8459.49.00 | Other boring machines: Other | 4.2% | List 1 +25% | |
| 8459.51.00 | Milling machines, knee type: Numerically controlled | 4.2% | List 1 +25% | |
| 8459.59.00 | Milling machines, knee type: Other | 4.2% | List 3 +25% | |
| 8459.61.00 | Other milling machines: Numerically controlled | 4.2% | List 1 +25% | |
| 8459.69.00 | Other milling machines: Other | 4.2% | List 1 +25% | |
| 8459.70.40 | Other threading or tapping machines: Numerically controlled | 4.2% | List 1 +25% | |
| 8459.70.80 | Other threading or tapping machines: Other | 4.2% | List 1 +25% |
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General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) and USTR Section 301 notices in HTS Chapter 99; not legal or customs advice. Classification is decided by CBP; confirm with a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling.
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