8458.11.00.30 - With a power rating of less than 18.65 kW

This HTS classification covers numerically controlled horizontal lathes specifically designed for removing metal, where the machine's power rating is less than 18.65 kilowatts (kW). These lathes are characterized by their horizontal orientation, automatic control systems guided by numerical data, and their primary function of shaping or finishing metal workpieces through cutting or turning operations. Examples include compact, precision horizontal CNC lathes used in smaller workshops or for specialized component manufacturing that do not require high power output.

Distinction from sibling categories is based solely on the power rating of the machine. While this category encompasses lathes with power ratings below 18.65 kW, the sibling category 8458.11.00.50 covers machines with a power rating of 18.65 kW or greater but not exceeding 37.3 kW. The category 8458.11.00.90, in contrast, applies to horizontal numerically controlled lathes with a power rating exceeding 37.3 kW. Therefore, the determining factor for classification within this level is the precise measurement of the lathe's power output.

As this classification represents a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Classification within 8458.11.00.30 is final for horizontal, numerically controlled lathes for metal removal with a power rating below 18.65 kW. Importers and exporters should ensure accurate documentation of the machine's power specifications to facilitate correct customs clearance.