Heading 8458

Lathes (including turning centers) for removing metal

22 declarable lines

Heading 8458 covers machine tools that remove metal by turning, meaning lathes and turning centers. It splits first by whether the spindle is horizontal (8458.11 and 8458.19) or other, which in practice means vertical or otherwise non-horizontal machines (8458.91 and 8458.99). Within each group the lines separate numerically controlled from non-NC machines, then look at used or rebuilt status, spindle count, power rating, and value.

Products in this heading

CNC horizontal turning center with a 22 kW spindle motor
Used CNC horizontal lathe imported for resale
Manual engine lathe for toolroom work
Automatic single spindle bar machine (screw machine)
Vertical turret lathe (vertical boring mill) with CNC control
Multiple spindle automatic chucking machine
Rebuilt non-NC horizontal lathe

How to choose the right subheading

Spindle orientation: horizontal lathes fall in 8458.11 and 8458.19, all other lathes in 8458.91 and 8458.99.
Whether the machine is numerically controlled (NC or CNC) or not.
Whether the machine is used or rebuilt, which has its own lines in several subheadings.
Number of spindles: single spindle versus multiple spindle.
Power rating of the main motor in kW, which splits the horizontal NC lines at 18.65 kW and 37.3 kW.

Often confused with

Machining center that mills and drills rather than turns
Machining centers with milling as the main metal-removing function go to heading 8457, not to lathes.
Heading 8457
CNC milling machine or boring machine
Drilling, boring, milling, threading and tapping machines are excluded from 8458 by the heading text.
Heading 8459
Grinding or polishing machine for metal
Finishing operations by grinding stones or abrasives are covered by heading 8460.
Heading 8460
Work or tool holders and chuck jaws sold separately
Parts and accessories solely or principally for the machines of 8456 to 8465 go to heading 8466.
Heading 8466
Sawing or cut-off machine
Sawing and cutting-off machines are named in heading 8461, not in the lathe heading.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a used CNC horizontal lathe?

Used or rebuilt numerically controlled horizontal lathes are classified under 8458.11.00.05, with a general (MFN) rate of 4.4%.

What is the duty on a CNC vertical turret lathe?

Numerically controlled vertical turret lathes fall under 8458.91.10.40 (used or rebuilt) or 8458.91.10.60 and 8458.91.10.80, all at a general (MFN) rate of 4.2%.

How do I classify a non-NC automatic bar machine?

Automatic bar and/or chucking machines that are not numerically controlled are classified by spindle count: 8458.19.00.50 for single spindle and 8458.19.00.70 for multiple spindle, each at a general (MFN) rate of 4.4%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.