8459.59.00.10 - Used or rebuilt

This HTS classification, 8459.59.00.10, specifically covers "Used or rebuilt" milling machines of the knee-type variety. These machines are designed for removing metal through milling operations and fall within the broader category of machine tools for drilling, boring, milling, threading, or tapping. The "used or rebuilt" designation is a crucial factor, indicating that the article has been previously employed in manufacturing and has since undergone refurbishment or restoration to a functional state.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is vital for accurate classification. Unlike 8459.59.00.20, which is specifically for "Other" knee-type milling machines valued under $3,025 each, and 8459.59.00.30, which encompasses "Other" knee-type milling machines without a specific value threshold, this classification solely pertains to machines that are not new. The condition of the machine – whether it is used or has been rebuilt – is the defining characteristic for this particular code.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under 8459.59.00.10. Therefore, the classification is complete at this level. Importers and exporters should ensure that the milling machines they are declaring are indeed previously used or rebuilt to correctly apply this code, differentiating them from new machines or those with different value considerations as stipulated in the sibling categories.