8457.10.00.65 - Over 1,016 mm

This classification pertains to horizontal-spindle machining centers specifically designed for working metal, characterized by a Y-axis travel exceeding 1,016 millimeters. These machines represent a highly automated and versatile category of metalworking equipment, capable of performing multiple machining operations, such as milling, drilling, boring, and tapping, often within a single setup. The defining feature here is the substantial range of motion along the Y-axis, enabling the processing of larger workpieces or the execution of complex geometries requiring extensive travel.

These machining centers are distinguished from their sibling categories by their specific Y-axis travel dimension. While other categories under 8457.10.00.00 cover horizontal-spindle machines with Y-axis travel of "not over 685 mm" (8457.10.00.55) or "over 685 mm but not over 1,016 mm" (8457.10.00.60), this node exclusively encompasses those with a Y-axis travel that is greater than 1,016 mm. This distinction is crucial for accurate classification and is based on the machine's physical capabilities to accommodate different workpiece sizes and machining requirements.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subcategories. The classification is determined by the type of machining center (horizontal-spindle), the presence of an automatic tool changer (implied by the parent category 8457.10.00), and the specific range of Y-axis travel. Importers and exporters should ensure that the measured Y-axis travel of their horizontal-spindle machining centers, with automatic tool changers, falls within the "over 1,016 mm" range to correctly apply this HTS code.