HTS 8458: lathes and turning centers for removing metal
Lathes (including turning centers) for removing metal
Chapter 84 › Heading 8458
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
What does HTS 8458 cover?
HTS heading 8458 covers lathes, including turning centers, whose function is removing metal. The current hierarchy first separates horizontal lathes from other lathes, then separates numerically controlled machines from other machines. A machine tool that performs a different process or belongs to a more specific heading may not fall here.
This four-digit heading is not a declaration-ready classification and has no single tariff rate. Select the 6- and 8-digit line matching the machine's orientation and control system, then evaluate origin, entry date and additional measures separately. Schedule represented as of 2026-09-15. Check the current official USITC text and notes ↗
Compare the lines on this page, search by product description, or calculate after choosing the exact code.
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8458 is a broad product category for machine tools that remove metal by rotating the workpiece while cutting tools shape it. It covers lathes, including turning centers, rather than every type of metal-cutting machine. A turning center is generally a more advanced, often computer-controlled lathe that may combine turning with operations such as drilling, boring, or milling.
To narrow heading 8458 to the correct 8-digit HTS code, first identify the machine’s design and principal function. Subheadings commonly distinguish features such as whether the machine is numerically controlled (CNC), the type or capacity of the lathe, and other technical characteristics. Read the complete 8-digit description and any relevant legal notes, and verify the classification against the machine’s specifications—not just its marketing name.
What to check
- Confirm that the machine removes metal primarily by turning a rotating workpiece, rather than by milling, grinding, drilling, or another process.
- Determine whether it is numerically controlled (CNC), and document the control system and machine configuration.
- Check technical details such as swing or maximum workpiece dimensions, spindle arrangement, number of axes, and whether it is a turning center.
- Use the manufacturer’s datasheet, manuals, photographs, and purchase documents to support the machine’s principal function and characteristics.
- Compare the full 8-digit HTS descriptions and seek a customs broker or binding ruling when the machine has combined functions or does not fit one description clearly.
HTS heading 8458 summary
Lathes is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8458.91 | Numerically controlled |
| 8458.99 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8458.11.00 👉 | Numerically controlled | 4.4% | Free | 30% |
| 8458.19.00 👉 | Other | 4.4% | Free | 30% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8458?
Lathes (including turning centers) for removing metal. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.