[cordvision]

I have to ship a Tormach 1100 internationally. I'm trying to figure out what classification it belongs to for import.

I get to choose between the three options:

way-type
knee-type
other

I thought it would probably be a "way-type" machine, but the irritating thing is that after I choose "way-type" there is no option for "numerically controlled".
If I choose "knee-type" or "other", I can choose the option "numerically controlled".

What is the Tormach 1100? Would "knee-type" be correct?


(That is where I search for the classification: https://uscensus.prod.3ceonline.com)

[Hirudin]

I can't speak to the legal definition, but the Tormach PCNC 1100 is definitely not a "knee" mill. Or, I'll say I'm 95% sure about that. The table of knee mills, as I understand them, are height-adjustable. The table sits on a large casting which somewhat resembles a knee.

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Of the choices I'd pick "other".

[kstrauss]

When my PCNC770 was shipped Tormach used harmonized tariff code 8459.61.90

[daniellyall]

ship it as a product sample they uselessly don't check samples and yes big things can be samples

[kstrauss]

Where is the destination? For many countries, Canada for example, most all machinery is duty free but VAT is payable.

[cordvision]

Thanks for all your replies. It is being shipped to Switzerland. I think I use the code kstrauss's Tormach was shipped, that is the code you also get if you choose the option "other". Seems to fit.