U.S. import tariffs · heading 8459

Heading 8459: Machine tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling…

Every line of heading 8459 in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, with its general (column 1) duty rate. Open a code for the landed cost calculator, trade agreement rates and email alerts if the rate changes.

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

Chapter 84: Machinery, mechanical appliances, boilers and nuclear reactors. Schedule checked on November 8, 2026.

Not always the total: additional chapter 99 duties (such as Section 232 or Section 301), antidumping or countervailing duties may apply depending on the country of origin. See recent chapter 99 changes →

Tariff lines

HTS codeOfficial descriptionGeneral rate
8459.10.00.00Way-type unit head machines3.3%
8459.21.00Numerically controlled4.2%
8459.21.00.40Used or rebuilt
8459.21.00.80Other
8459.29.00Other4.2%
8459.29.00.10Used or rebuilt
8459.29.00.20Other, valued under $3,025 each
8459.29.00.40Multiple spindle
8459.29.00.50Radial
8459.29.00.70Upright, excluding sensitive (hand- directed), turret and deep-hole machines
8459.29.00.90Other
8459.31.00Numerically controlled4.2%
8459.31.00.05Used or rebuilt
8459.31.00.10Table type, excluding planer type
8459.31.00.40Other
8459.31.00.70Other
8459.39.00Other4.2%
8459.39.00.10Used or rebuilt
8459.39.00.20Other, valued under $3,025 each
8459.39.00.40Horizontal spindle
8459.39.00.50Other
8459.41.00Numerically controlled4.2%
8459.41.00.10Used or rebuilt
8459.41.00.20Other, valued under $3,025 each
8459.41.00.30Vertical
8459.41.00.90Other
8459.49.00Other4.2%
8459.49.00.10Used or rebuilt
8459.49.00.20Other, valued under $3,025 each
8459.49.00.30Vertical
8459.49.00.90Other
8459.51.00Numerically controlled4.2%
8459.51.00.40Used or rebuilt
8459.51.00.80Other
8459.59.00Other4.2%
8459.59.00.10Used or rebuilt
8459.59.00.20Other, valued under $3,025 each
8459.59.00.30Other
8459.61.00Numerically controlled4.2%
8459.61.00.40Used or rebuilt
8459.61.00.80Other
8459.69.00Other4.2%
8459.69.00.10Used or rebuilt
8459.69.00.20Other, valued under $3,025 each
8459.69.00.50Profile, duplicating or die sinking
8459.69.00.70Bed type
8459.69.00.90Other
8459.70Other threading or tapping machines:
8459.70.40.00Numerically controlled4.2%
8459.70.80Other4.2%
8459.70.80.40Used or rebuilt
8459.70.80.60Other, valued under $3,025 each
8459.70.80.80Other

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Exports are reported with Schedule B numbers. Heading 8459 has 41 of them; the first 12 are below. Schedule B lookup →

  • 8459.10.0000WAY-TYPE UNIT HEAD MACHINES
  • 8459.21.0040DRILLING MACHINES, METAL REMOVING, NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED, USED OR REBUILT
  • 8459.21.0080DRILLING MACHINES, METAL REMOVING, NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED, NEW
  • 8459.29.0010DRILLING MACHINES, METAL REMOVING, EXCEPT NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED, USED OR REBUILT
  • 8459.29.0020DRILLING MACHINES,METAL REMOVING,EXCEPT NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED,VALUED UNDER $3,025 EACH,NEW
  • 8459.29.0040DRILLING MACHINES, REMOVING METAL, MULTIPLE SPINDLE, VALUED $3025 AND OVER, NEW
  • 8459.29.0050DRILLING MACHINES, METAL REMOVING,RADIAL,EXCEPT MULTIPLE SPINDLE, EXCEPT NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED,VALUED $3025 AND OVER,NEW
  • 8459.29.0070DRILLING MACHINES,UPRIGHT,EXCEPT MULTIPLE SPINDLE,METAL REMOVING,EXCEPT NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED,VALUED $3,025 AND OVER EACH,NEW
  • 8459.29.0090DRILLING MACHINES,METAL REMOVING,EXCEPT MULTIPLE SPINDLE,EXCEPT NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED,VALUED $3,025 AND OVER EACH, NEW, NESOI
  • 8459.31.0005COMBINATION BORING-MILLING MACHINES, METAL REMOVING, NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED, USED OR REBUILT
  • 8459.31.0010COMBINATION BORING-MILLING MACHINES,HORIZONTAL SPINDLE,TABLE TYPE,METAL REMOVING,NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED,NEW
  • 8459.31.0040COMBINATION BORING-MILLING MACHINES,HORIZONTAL SPINDLE,EXCEPT TABLE TYPE,METAL REMOVING,NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED,NEW

Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule; Schedule B: U.S. Census Bureau. Information only, not legal or customs advice; U.S. Customs and Border Protection decides the classification and the duty. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you ship.

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