Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Way-Type Unit Head Machines for Removing Metal (HS 845910) totaled $399K in August 2026, imported from 8 countries.
Importers of Way-Type Unit Head Machines for Removing Metal paid $40K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Way-Type Unit Head Machines for Removing Metal imports of $399K in August 2026 ran 67% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWay-type unit head machines are a specialized category of dedicated metalworking equipment in which one or more power heads slide along fixed ways to perform drilling, boring, or milling operations — commonly integrated into transfer lines or special-purpose production systems. Spain and Italy are the leading US import sources under this heading, consistent with Southern Europe's strength in purpose-built production machinery for automotive and industrial applications. Unlike the broader unit construction machine heading, this subheading covers only the way-type configuration and maps to a single 10-digit line (8459100000), simplifying classification but placing greater importance on accurate product description to distinguish these machines from related transfer or unit construction equipment. Importers should ensure technical documentation clearly identifies the way-guided head movement that defines this category.
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The defining feature is the power head's movement along fixed ways (guideways), which constrains the cutting tool to a precise linear path. A standard drilling machine positions the spindle vertically or at an angle without the guided-way mechanism. Way-type machines are typically built into production systems for repetitive, high-precision operations on a fixed workpiece location, whereas general drilling machines are more versatile and repositionable.
The main risk is misclassification at the heading level — specifically, confusion with unit construction machines (8457.20) or multistation transfer machines (8457.30). If the way-type unit head is integrated into a transfer system that moves workpieces between stations, the entire machine may be reclassifiable as a transfer machine. Importers should obtain a detailed technical description from the manufacturer and, for high-value equipment, consider requesting a CBP binding ruling before shipment.
Subheading 9 of 12 in heading 8459
Subheading 845910 · $399K of $37.2M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8459100000 | Way-Type Unit Head Machines | $399K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $40K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8459100000 | Way-Type Unit Head Machines | $95K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$399KYoY · free account
Exports
$95KYoY · free account
Low of 10 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $10.2M of Way-Type Unit Head Machines for Removing Metal and exported $1.3M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 10 of 12 months reported, exports 7 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Germany and Slovenia together supply 91% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.00% of imports for consumption.