8459.29.00.20 - Other, valued under $3,025 each

This HTS category, 8459.29.00.20, covers "other" drilling machines that do not fall into the "used or rebuilt" classification. Specifically, it applies to new or rebuilt drilling machines designed for removing metal, excluding lathes and turning centers, where the individual machine has a customs value under $3,025 USD. These machines are used for creating holes or enlarging existing ones in various materials through the removal of metal.

This subcategory distinguishes itself from its sibling, 8459.29.00.10, solely on the condition of the machine. While 8459.29.00.10 is exclusively for drilling machines that are second-hand or have been refurbished, this category is for drilling machines that are new or have not been previously used or rebuilt. The value threshold of $3,025 is a critical factor in determining classification within this specific sub-branch.

As a leaf node, this category has no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification into 8459.29.00.20 is dependent on the machine being a drilling machine (as defined by the broader heading 8459), not being specifically a lathe or turning center, not being classified as "used or rebuilt," and having a unit value below the specified monetary threshold. Examples within this category would include various benchtop drills, drill presses, and some radial drills that meet these criteria.