BorgWarner Phoenix Gear Shaper
The BorgWarner Phoenix series gear shaper is a high-volume production machine designed for cutting automotive ring gears, featuring power shifting capability for rapid cycle times. It operates by reciprocating a shaped cutter against a rotating gear blank to remove metal and form precise gear teeth, which is the defining function of a gear cutting machine. As such, it is classified under tariff item 8461.40.00, which covers gear cutting, gear grinding, or gear finishing machines.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the machine is primarily designed for broaching rather than gear shaping
Broaching machines are classified separately from gear cutting machines under the same heading.
If the machine also performs sawing or cutting-off operations as a secondary function
Machines with combined functions may be classified by their principal function or as a composite machine.
If importing tool holders or work holders as separate parts
Accessories and parts for machine tools are classified under heading 84.66.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the machine is declared as a gear cutting machine under tariff item 8461.40.00, and provide the manufacturer's technical documentation to confirm its function
• If the machine includes electrical control panels, verify whether those components are separately classified or included in the machine's value for duty
• Check if the machine qualifies for duty relief under the Machinery Remission Program if it is not manufactured in Canada
Related Products under Tariff item 8461.40.00
Bevel Gear Generator BG-750
The Bevel Gear Generator BG-750 generates straight and spiral bevel gears using reciprocating cutters or face mills up to 750mm diameter. It performs continuous metal removal to create gear profiles, which is a specialized form of gear cutting. This product is classified under tariff item 8461.40.00, which covers gear cutting, gear grinding, or gear finishing machines.
CNC Gear Hobber for Spur Gears
This is a CNC gear hobber designed for cutting spur gears by progressively removing metal using a rotating hob cutter. It falls under 8461.40.00 as a gear cutting machine. The machine is imported for industrial gear production.
CNC Hobbing Machine for Spur Gears
The CNC hobbing machine for spur gears is a computer numerical control machine that cuts spur gears by progressively generating teeth using a rotating hob cutter. It removes metal through a continuous hobbing process, which is a recognized method of gear cutting. This product is classified under tariff item 8461.40.00, which covers gear cutting, gear grinding, or gear finishing machines.
DMG Mori XL 5000 Gear Hobbing Center
A heavy-duty CNC gear hobbing center designed for cutting extra-large gears up to 5 meters in diameter, primarily used in mining equipment. It operates by continuous hob generation, removing metal to form gear teeth. This machine falls under tariff item 8461.40.00 as a gear cutting machine.
Exeron HPG 600 Gear Hob Grinder
A 5-axis CNC gear hob grinder specifically designed for grinding hob cutters used in gear production. Although it performs grinding, its dedicated function is to produce gear cutting tools, which is essential for gear manufacturing. This machine is classified under 8461.40.00 because it is used for gear finishing operations.
Fellows 182A Gear Shaper
The Fellows 182A gear shaper is a mechanical machine designed for cutting internal and external spur gears with high precision in medium production runs. It uses a reciprocating cutter that removes metal from gear blanks to form gear teeth, a process that falls squarely within the scope of gear cutting machines. This product is classified under tariff item 8461.40.00, which covers gear cutting, gear grinding, or gear finishing machines.