8457.10.00.15 - Not over 660 mm

This HTS classification, 8457.10.00.15, specifically identifies vertical-spindle machining centers that possess an automatic tool changer and have a Y-axis travel measurement that does not exceed 660 millimeters. These machines are designed for automated metalworking operations, capable of performing multiple machining functions at a single station without manual intervention for tool changes. Their operation is characterized by a vertical spindle orientation and a defined range of motion along the Y-axis, a critical parameter for determining their application and size category.

The primary distinguishing factor for this category is the upper limit on the Y-axis travel. In contrast, its sibling category, 8457.10.00.25, encompasses vertical-spindle machining centers with a Y-axis travel exceeding 660 millimeters. This numerical threshold is a key criterion for differentiating between smaller and larger capacity vertical-spindle machining centers within this specific product grouping.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, classification within 8457.10.00.15 is finalized once the criteria of being a machining center, having an automatic tool changer, a vertical spindle, and a Y-axis travel of not over 660 mm are met. Practical examples include compact vertical machining centers used in industries requiring precision and automation for smaller components or specialized tasks where extensive travel along the Y-axis is not a requirement.