HS Heading 8459 : Machine tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes (including turning centers) of heading 8458
HS Heading 8459 encompasses machine tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes (including turning centers) of heading 8458. It classifies 12 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 84 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].
Subheadings Under Heading 8459
| HS Code | WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description | Chapter | Operational Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8459.10 | Way-type unit head machines | 84 | View 8459.10 Package → |
| 8459.21 | Other drilling machines, Numerically controlled | 84 | View 8459.21 Package → |
| 8459.29 | Other drilling machines, Other | 84 | View 8459.29 Package → |
| 8459.31 | Other boring-milling machines, Numerically controlled | 84 | View 8459.31 Package → |
| 8459.39 | Other boring-milling machines, Other | 84 | View 8459.39 Package → |
| 8459.41 | Other boring machines, Numerically controlled | 84 | View 8459.41 Package → |
| 8459.49 | Other boring machines, Other | 84 | View 8459.49 Package → |
| 8459.51 | Milling machines, knee type, Numerically controlled | 84 | View 8459.51 Package → |
| 8459.59 | Milling machines, knee type, Other | 84 | View 8459.59 Package → |
| 8459.61 | Other milling machines, Numerically controlled | 84 | View 8459.61 Package → |
| 8459.69 | Other milling machines, Other | 84 | View 8459.69 Package → |
| 8459.70 | Other threading or tapping machines | 84 | View 8459.70 Package → |
How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 8459
Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
USITC HTS Heading 8459 ↗
United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
CBP CROSS Rulings ↗
CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 8459 precedent rulings.
WCO Nomenclature ↗
World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.
U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗
U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.