Cast-Iron Gear Grinding Machine Base Casting
A rough cast-iron base for gear grinding machines, designed to hold workpieces steady during abrasive finishing of gear surfaces. It meets the criteria as a base casting advanced only to cleaning and basic location machining. This base casting is classified under tariff item 8466.93.10 for machines of headings 84.56 to 84.61.
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 the base casting is for machines outside headings 84.56-84.61
Other parts for machines of headings 84.56-84.61 are covered by this residual item.
If the casting is a general-purpose base not for a specific machine
Other cast articles of iron or steel are classified in heading 73.25.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the base casting is not a machine frame that has been further fabricated into a complete machine base
• Document the casting's rough state with photos for customs
• Confirm the base is solely for gear grinding machines, not general machine bases
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