High-Speed Steel Gear Hob

A precision hob made from high-speed steel with over 0.2% chromium and molybdenum content, designed for cutting involute gear teeth on hobbing machines. It falls under HTS 8207.90.3030 due to its classification as a gear cutting tool with specified alloying elements exceeding the weight thresholds. Commonly used in automotive and machinery manufacturing for producing spur and helical gears.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8207.90.30Same rate: 40%

If cutting part contains 0.2% or less chromium, molybdenum, or tungsten

Lower alloy content shifts to the general high-speed steel cutting tools subheading without specific element thresholds.

8207.19.60Lower: 37.9% vs 40%

If for rock drilling or earth boring gear cutters

Gear tools primarily for mining or drilling applications fall under base metal tools for rock/earth boring, separate from general machine tool cutters.

8466.94.85Lower: 39.7% vs 40%

If imported as unfinished parts for further machining

Unfinished tool blanks or parts thereof are classified under specific machine tool parts rather than completed interchangeable cutting tools.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify alloy composition certificates to confirm chromium/molybdenum over 0.2% for correct subheading classification

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