5-Axis Tool Grinding Center
A 5-axis CNC tool grinding center designed for sharpening and regrinding complex cutting tool geometries such as step drills and form tools. It uses grinding stones and abrasives to finish metal or cermet tools, falling under the 'other' sharpening machines category of tariff item 8460.39.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the machine is primarily for surface grinding rather than tool sharpening
Surface grinding machines are classified separately from tool or cutter grinding machines.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the machine is classified as a sharpening machine for tools or cutters, not a general-purpose grinder
• Provide technical documentation to CBSA showing CNC control and abrasive grinding functionality
• Verify if the machine qualifies for duty relief under any free trade agreements
Related Products under Tariff item 8460.39.00
Carbide Insert Edge Prep Machine
A specialized grinder for preparing hone and edge geometry on indexable carbide inserts. It processes cermet and metal cutting inserts using abrasives, making it a sharpening machine for tools under tariff item 8460.39.00.
CNC Radius Tool Grinder
A CNC grinder for grinding precise radii on corner radii end mills and ball nose cutters. It sharpens metal cutting tools using abrasive wheels, falling under the 'other' sharpening machines category of tariff item 8460.39.00.
CNC Tool Grinder for End Mills
A CNC machine designed specifically for sharpening carbide end mills used in CNC machining centers. It uses grinding stones and abrasives to finish metal tools, classifying under tariff item 8460.39.00 as an 'other' sharpening machine.
Drill Bit Sharpener GSN Series
An automated machine for regrinding high-speed steel and carbide drill bits from 2mm to 26mm diameter. It uses diamond or CBN grinding wheels to sharpen cutter tools, falling under tariff item 8460.39.00 as an 'other' sharpening machine.
Manual Tool and Cutter Grinder
A benchtop manual grinder with an indexing fixture for sharpening various lathe tools and cutters. It uses grinding stones to finish metal tools, classifying under tariff item 8460.39.00 as an 'other' sharpening machine.
Profile Tool Grinder for Woodworking Cutters
A machine for grinding profiles on solid carbide woodworking router bits and shaper cutters. Even though it processes tools for woodworking, it sharpens metal tools using abrasives, falling under tariff item 8460.39.00.