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HS Heading 8459 : 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

HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION

HS Heading 8459 encompasses 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. It classifies 12 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 84 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].

Chapter
Heading
8459
Subheadings
12 HS6
Status
Verified 2026

Subheadings Under Heading 8459

HS Code WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description Chapter Operational Package
8459.10 Way-type unit head machines 84 View 8459.10 Package →
8459.21 Other drilling machines, Numerically controlled 84 View 8459.21 Package →
8459.29 Other drilling machines, Other 84 View 8459.29 Package →
8459.31 Other boring-milling machines, Numerically controlled 84 View 8459.31 Package →
8459.39 Other boring-milling machines, Other 84 View 8459.39 Package →
8459.41 Other boring machines, Numerically controlled 84 View 8459.41 Package →
8459.49 Other boring machines, Other 84 View 8459.49 Package →
8459.51 Milling machines, knee type, Numerically controlled 84 View 8459.51 Package →
8459.59 Milling machines, knee type, Other 84 View 8459.59 Package →
8459.61 Other milling machines, Numerically controlled 84 View 8459.61 Package →
8459.69 Other milling machines, Other 84 View 8459.69 Package →
8459.70 Other threading or tapping machines 84 View 8459.70 Package →
DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 8459

Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

USITC HTS Heading 8459 ↗

United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

CBP CROSS Rulings ↗

CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 8459 precedent rulings.

WCO Nomenclature ↗

World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.

U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗

U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.

Heading 8459 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 8459?
HS Heading 8459 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, grouping 12 6-digit WCO subheadings.
How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 8459?
Subheadings under Heading 8459 range from 8459.11 to 8459.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.
What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 8459?
US MFN general duty rates for Heading 8459 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.
Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 8459?
Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).
What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 8459?
Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.
How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 8459?
Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.
Can goods under Heading 8459 enter duty-free under USMCA?
Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 8459?
Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.
What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 8459?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.
How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 8459?
Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.