Tungsten Carbide Involute Gear Shaper Cutter
A shaper cutter with tungsten carbide cutting edges containing over 0.2% tungsten by weight, used for shaping internal and external gear teeth on gear shaping machines. Classified under HTS 8207.90.3030 as a gear cutting tool meeting the alloy criteria for chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, or vanadium. Essential for high-precision aerospace and transmission gear production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as a set with multiple matching cutters
Matched sets of knives or cutters for gear production may classify under heading 8208 for sets of interchangeable tools.
If lacking the specified high alloy content
Tools not meeting the 0.2% chromium/tungsten threshold go to other non-alloyed cutting tools.
If for use in screwdriving or threading machines only
Thread cutting tools without gear-specific design fall under separate threading tool headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed technical drawings and carbide grade certifications to substantiate gear cutting function
• Check for anti-dumping duties on tungsten carbide from certain origins like China
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