Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Numerically Controlled Non-Knee-Type Milling Machines for Metal Removal (HS 845961) totaled $15.4M in August 2026, imported from 18 countries.
Importers of Numerically Controlled Non-Knee-Type Milling Machines for Metal Removal paid $739K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 4.79% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Numerically Controlled Non-Knee-Type Milling Machines for Metal Removal imports of $15.4M in August 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $12.3M.
Last updated: August 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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$15.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $120.5M of Numerically Controlled Non-Knee-Type Milling Machines for Metal Removal and exported $18.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 1 of 12 in heading 8459
Subheading 845961 · $15.4M of $37.2M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8459610080 | Milling Mach, Exc Knee Typ, Mtl Remov, N/C, New | $15.1M | 4.77% | 97.81% | $721K |
| 8459610040 | Milling Mach, Exc Knee Typ, Mtl Remov, N/C, Used | $322K | 5.59% | 55.92% | $18K |
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 | $1.1M |
| 8459610040 | Milling Mach, Exc Knee Typ, Mtl Remov, N/C, Used | $270K |
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
Spain and Austria together supply 80% of it. Japan pays 12.5% duty; Austria <0.1%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
3.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 4.79% of imports for consumption.
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