U.S. imports of Numerically Controlled Horizontal Lathes for Removing Metal (HS 845811) totaled $75.6M in August 2026, imported from 24 countries.
Importers of Numerically Controlled Horizontal Lathes for Removing Metal paid $8.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.77% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Numerically Controlled Horizontal Lathes for Removing Metal imports of $75.6M in August 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $66.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataNumerically controlled (N/C) horizontal lathes are a foundational machine tool for turned-part production across aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors, with CNC control enabling repeatable, high-precision cuts on cylindrical workpieces. Japan is the leading US import source under this heading, followed by South Korea and Taiwan, reflecting East Asia's dominant position in CNC lathe manufacturing. The US tariff schedule segments these lathes by spindle configuration and motor power — with thresholds at 18.65 kW and 37.3 kW for single-spindle units (8458110030, 8458110050, 8458110090) — making accurate motor-power documentation from the manufacturer essential for correct entry. Multi-spindle N/C horizontal lathes (8458110010) and used or rebuilt units (8458110005) are separately classified.
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Motor power (in kilowatts) is the primary breakpoint for single-spindle N/C horizontal lathes: under 18.65 kW (8458110030), between 18.65 kW and 37.3 kW (8458110050), and over 37.3 kW (8458110090). Importers should obtain the rated motor power from the manufacturer's technical datasheet and ensure it matches the value declared on the commercial invoice to avoid reclassification.
Yes — used and rebuilt N/C horizontal lathes are classified under a dedicated line (8458110005) separate from new machines. While the duty rate structure may differ, the more significant practical issue is that CBP may scrutinize the condition declaration. Importers should document the machine's service history, any refurbishment performed, and the basis for the declared customs value, as undervaluation of used machinery is a common audit focus.
ImportsExports
Imports
$75.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$19.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $785.4M of Numerically Controlled Horizontal Lathes for Removing Metal and exported $263.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 845811 · $75.6M of $96.6M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8458110030 | Hor Lath, Ex Multi Spin, Mtl Remv, Lt 18.65kw, N/C, New | $26.8M | 12.91% | 100.00% | $3.5M |
| 8458110010 | Hortz Lathes, Multi Spindle, Mtl Remove, N/C, New | $15.0M | 9.48% | 94.67% | $1.4M |
| 8458110050 | Hor Lat, Ex Mult Spin, Mtl Remov,(18.65-37.3kw), N/C | $13.7M | 12.38% | 100.00% | $1.7M |
| 8458110090 | Horz Lathes, Exc Multi Spin, Mtl Remov, Gt 37.3kw, N/C | $15.5M | 11.50% | 97.49% | $1.8M |
| 8458110005 | Horizontal Lathes, Metal Removing, N/C, Used/Reblt | $2.1M | 11.47% | 98.46% | $245K |
Hor Lath, Ex Multi Spin, Mtl Remv, Lt 18.65kw, N/C, New
Horz Lathes, Exc Multi Spin, Mtl Remov, Gt 37.3kw, N/C
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
South Korea and Japan together supply 70% of it. Thailand pays 16.9% duty; Germany 4.8%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
1.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.77% of imports for consumption.