HS code 845970: Machine Tools
- Covers:
- Machine tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling… not listed under the other codes in this heading.
- Not covered:
- 845910 (Way-type unit head machines); 845921 (Other drilling machines — Numerically controlled); 845929 (Other drilling machines — Other); and others.
- Listed US duty:
- 4.2% (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
Machine tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes (including turning centres) of heading 8458 : Other threading or tapping machines
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What 845970 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: Machine tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes (including turning centres) of heading 8458 › Other threading or tapping machines.
This is the “other” line of 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 centres) of heading 8458). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:
- 845910 Way-type unit head machines
- 845921 Other drilling machines — Numerically controlled
- 845929 Other drilling machines — Other
- 845931 Other boring-milling machines — Numerically controlled
- 845939 Other boring-milling machines — Other
- 845941 Other boring machines — Numerically controlled
- 845949 Other boring machines — Other
- 845951 Milling machines, knee-type — Numerically controlled
- 845959 Milling machines, knee-type — Other
- 845961 Other milling machines — Numerically controlled
- 845969 Other milling machines — Other
Nearby codes to check
- 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 centres) of heading 8458: every subheading side by side.
US duty rate
4.2%
General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.
Who imports under 845970
EximAgent lists companies with recorded shipments under this code, built from customs records, with who they buy from and how often. See importers of 845970 →
Common questions
- What is HS code 845970?
- Machine tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes (including turning centres) of heading 8458 : Other threading or tapping machines
- What duty rates apply to 845970?
- Listed duty rates range from 4.2% across 1 country rate.
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