Mitsubishi GS-300 Gear Shaper
The Mitsubishi GS-300 is a compact CNC-ready gear shaper for automotive transmission gears, featuring automatic tool changers. It removes metal to form precise gear profiles, and its CNC control enhances automation without altering its core function as a gear cutting machine. This product 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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If importing tool holders or automatic tool changers as separate components
Tool holders and changers are classified as parts and accessories under heading 84.66.
If the machine performs a function other than gear cutting, such as deburring
Machines with other principal functions may fall under heading 84.79.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the Mitsubishi GS-300 as a gear cutting machine under 8461.40.00, and ensure the CNC control unit is included in the machine's value if it is integral
• If the automatic tool changer is imported separately, it may be classified under heading 84.66 as a part
• Verify if the machine qualifies for the Machinery Remission Program for duty relief
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