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U.S. imports of numerically controlled non-knee-type milling machines for metal removal (HS 845961) totaled $17.2M in July 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Numerically Controlled Non-Knee-Type Milling Machines for Metal Removal paid $1.5M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.7% on $16.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Numerically Controlled Non-Knee-Type Milling Machines for Metal Removal imports of $17.2M in July 2026 ran 45% above the year-to-date monthly average of $11.9M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataNon-knee-type NC milling machines — including bed-type, planer-type, and gantry-style machining centers — are workhorses of high-volume production in aerospace, die-and-mold, and automotive manufacturing. Germany leads US imports under this heading, with Spain and Austria as notable secondary suppliers, reflecting a European concentration in large-format, high-precision milling equipment. The US schedule separates used (8459610040) from new (8459610080) machines, with no value-threshold subdivision for new units. Importers should be prepared to document that a machine lacks a knee mechanism, as the knee-type versus non-knee-type distinction is the primary classification boundary within NC milling machines.
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In a bed-type machine, the table travels on a fixed bed and cannot be raised or lowered as a unit — vertical movement is achieved by the spindle head or column. In a knee-type machine, the entire table-and-saddle assembly rides on a vertically adjustable knee. This structural difference determines whether the machine falls under 845961 (non-knee-type) or 845951 (knee-type), and manufacturer technical drawings are the standard evidence for making this determination.
These countries host major machine-tool manufacturers specializing in large-format, high-rigidity milling centers used in aerospace and die-and-mold applications — sectors where European builders have long-standing engineering reputations and established US customer relationships. The concentration also reflects the capital-intensive nature of this equipment category, where buyers prioritize technical support and long-term parts availability over unit price.
Subheading 1 of 12 in heading 8459
Subheading 845961 · $17.2M of $39.5M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8459610080 | Milling Mach, Exc Knee Typ, Mtl Remov, N/C, New | $16.7M | 8.29% | 97.10% | $1.4M |
| 8459610040 | Milling Mach,Exc Knee Typ,Mtl Remov, N/C, Used | $506K | 13.49% | 98.42% | $68K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8459610080 | Milling Mach, Exc Knee Typ, Mtl Remov, N/C, New | $2.0M |
| 8459610040 | Milling Mach,Exc Knee Typ,Mtl Remov, N/C, Used | $454K |
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.
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Imports
$17.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.4MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Germany and Austria together supply 50% of it.
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rate provision · imports
2.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 8.44%.