Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Numerically Controlled Non-Horizontal Lathes for Removing Metal (HS 845891) totaled $14.6M in August 2026, imported from 10 countries.
Importers of Numerically Controlled Non-Horizontal Lathes for Removing Metal paid $1.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.30% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Numerically Controlled Non-Horizontal Lathes for Removing Metal imports of $14.6M in August 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $18.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataVertical turret lathes (VTLs) and other non-horizontal N/C lathes handle large-diameter, heavy workpieces — such as flanges, rings, and housings — that are impractical to mount in a horizontal spindle, making them critical equipment for energy, aerospace, and heavy-equipment manufacturers. Germany leads US import supply under this heading, followed by Japan and Italy, with the Czech Republic also a notable source reflecting Central Europe's growing precision machine-tool sector. The US schedule separates vertical turret lathes (8458911040 for used/rebuilt; 8458911060 for new multi-spindle; 8458911080 for new single-spindle) from other non-horizontal N/C lathes (8458915040 through 8458915070), requiring importers to specify both machine type and spindle configuration. Used and rebuilt units carry their own dedicated lines, and condition documentation is important for correct classification.
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A vertical turret lathe (VTL) rotates the workpiece on a horizontal table while a turret-mounted tool moves radially and axially — the inverse of a conventional lathe orientation. A vertical machining center, by contrast, uses a rotating spindle to drive cutting tools into a stationary workpiece. VTLs are classified under heading 8458 (lathes), while vertical machining centers fall under 8457. The distinction matters because the two headings carry different duty structures and statistical lines.
German machine-tool builders have historically specialized in large-format, high-precision turning equipment for heavy industrial applications, including energy and aerospace. German VTLs and non-horizontal lathes are often specified by OEMs for critical-tolerance components where machine rigidity and thermal stability are paramount. This engineering reputation, combined with established service networks in the US, sustains Germany's leading position despite competition from Japan and other suppliers.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8458911080 | Vert Turt Lath, Mtl Remov, N/C, Exc Multi Spin, New | $6.8M | 10.95% | 100.00% | $744K |
| 8458911040 | Vertical Turret Lathes, Mtl Remov, N/C, Used/Reblt | $2.4M | 10.00% | 100.00% | $237K |
| 8458915070 | Lathes for Remov Mtl, N/C, Exc Multi Spin, New, NESOI | $2.1M | 12.08% | 100.00% | $253K |
| 8458915050 | Lathes for Remov Mtl, N/C, Mulit Spin, New, NESOI | $1.8M | 1.07% | 100.00% | $19K |
| 8458911060 | Verti Turet Lathes, Mtl Remov, N/C, Multi Spin, New | $1.5M | 6.49% | 58.50% | $94K |
| 8458915040 | Lathes for Removing Metal, N/C, Used/Reblt, NESOI | $48K | 10.83% | 100.00% | $5K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8458911040 | Vertical Turret Lathes, Mtl Remov, N/C, Used/Reblt | $1.5M |
| 8458915070 | Lathes for Remov Mtl, N/C, Exc Multi Spin, New, NESOI | $498K |
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.
Subheading 2 of 4 in heading 8458
Subheading 845891 · $14.6M of $96.6M
ImportsExports
Imports
$14.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $195.2M of Numerically Controlled Non-Horizontal Lathes for Removing Metal and exported $31.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and Japan together supply 53% of it. Japan pays 12.5% duty; Italy 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
4.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.30% of imports for consumption.