BorgWarner Phoenix Gear Shaper from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
Import Tips
• 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