What is HS-4 8459 used for?
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
HS-4 · Heading
8459 — Machine-tools; (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes of heading no. 8458
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Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 8459 when importing machine-tools designed for drilling, boring, milling, threading, or tapping metal. For example, if you’re shipping a numerically controlled milling machine, this heading applies.
Choosing the right HS-6 line under 8459 depends on the specific type of machine-tool. For instance, if your machine is a way-type unit head for drilling, select 845910. If it’s a numerically controlled boring machine, look at 845931 or 845941 depending on its function.
If your equipment is not numerically controlled, you would use 845929 for drilling or 845939 for boring-milling. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for accurate classification and compliance with customs regulations.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
machine-tools for drilling · numerically controlled milling machines · boring machines · HS-4 8459 · metal removal tools · machine-tool classification · HS-6 subheadings · importing machine-tools · boring-milling machine · threading machines
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Numerically controlled drilling machine (HS-6 845921)
- Way-type unit head machine for milling (HS-6 845910)
- Knee-type milling machine, not numerically controlled (HS-6 845959)
- Boring machine for threading (HS-6 845970)
- Non-numerically controlled boring-milling machine (HS-6 845939)
- Machine-tool for tapping by removing metal (HS-6 845970)
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify a milling machine for import?
Write down material, use, and product form first, then compare nearby lines before you lock the code.
Difference between numerically controlled and non-numerically controlled machine-tools?
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Which HS-6 code for a way-type unit head machine?
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What are the subheadings under HS-4 8459?
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How to determine the right HS code for machine-tools?
Match the product to the legal wording, then verify the final pick in your country tariff schedule before filing.
Related topics
Common real-world topics that come up during code comparison.
how to classify machine-tools for drilling
Use this topic to narrow your shortlist, then validate the final code against legal wording.
choosing the right HS code for milling machines
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differences between HS-6 codes for boring machines
Compare adjacent HS lines and pick the one that matches material, function, and product form most closely.
importing numerically controlled machine-tools
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what is included in HS-4 8459
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machine-tools for threading and tapping classification
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understanding HS-6 subheadings for machine-tools
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requirements for importing machine-tools under HS-4 8459
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of machine-tools are included in HS-4 8459?
- HS-4 8459 includes machine-tools for drilling, boring, milling, threading, or tapping by removing metal, excluding lathes.
- How do I choose the correct HS-6 code for my machine-tool?
- Identify the specific function and control type of your machine-tool, then select the corresponding HS-6 code from the available options.
- What is the difference between numerically controlled and non-numerically controlled machine-tools?
- Numerically controlled machine-tools are operated via computer programming, while non-numerically controlled tools are manually operated.
- Is there a specific code for knee-type milling machines?
- Yes, for knee-type milling machines, use HS-6 845951 for numerically controlled or HS-6 845959 for non-numerically controlled.
- Can I use HS-4 8459 for importing lathes?
- No, lathes are classified under heading no. 8458 and should not be included under HS-4 8459.
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HS-6 subheadings (12)
- 845910Machine-tools; way-type unit head machines, for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes of heading no. 8458
- 845921Machine-tools; for drilling by removing metal, numerically controlled
- 845929Machine-tools; for drilling by removing metal, other than numerically controlled
- 845931Machine-tools; for boring-milling by removing metal, numerically controlled
- 845939Machine-tools; for boring-milling by removing metal, other than numerically controlled
- 845941Machine-tools; for boring by removing metal, numerically controlled boring machines, n.e.c. in heading 8459
- 845949Machine-tools; for boring by removing metal, not numerically controlled boring machines, n.e.c. in heading 8459
- 845951Machine-tools; for milling by removing metal, knee-type, numerically controlled
- 845959Machine-tools; for milling by removing metal, knee-type, other than numerically controlled
- 845961Machine-tools; for milling by removing metal, (not knee-type), numerically controlled
- 845969Machine-tools; for milling by removing metal, not knee-type, other than numerically controlled
- 845970Machine-tools; for threading or tapping by removing metal