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.

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 other gear cutting tools not specified as hobs

Non-hob gear cutters like broaches fall under the residual 'other gear cutting tools' subheading.

8438.80.00Lower: 35% vs 40%

If for use solely in industrial gear finishing machines

Machinery-specific finishing tools without interchangeability classify as machine parts under 8438.

8207.90.45.00Lower: 39.8% vs 40%

If with cutting part of powdered metal only

Powder metallurgy tools without specified alloys go to separate cemented carbide subheading.

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