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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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.
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.
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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• Verify alloy composition certificates to confirm chromium/molybdenum over 0.2% for correct subheading classification
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Tungsten Carbide Involute Gear Shaper Cutter
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Molybdenum Alloy Helical Gear Hob
Helical hob featuring molybdenum alloy cutting insert with over 0.2% molybdenum, optimized for continuous indexing gear hobbing of helical gears. HTS 8207.90.3030 applies due to its gear cutting purpose and elevated alloy composition. Widely used in wind turbine and heavy machinery gear manufacturing.
Vanadium-Enhanced Spur Gear Milling Cutter
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