Kent KGS-84AH Industrial Flat Bed Grinder from Germany
Heavy-duty flat-surface grinder with hydraulic table for deburring and finishing large metal plates using grinding stones. HTS 8460.19.0150 applies to this other flat-surface type for metal or cermets, not gear finishing. Widely used in semiconductor fab equipment maintenance.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Label as 'flat-surface grinding machine for metal' on commercial invoice to match hierarchy
• Comply with OSHA-equivalent safety standards; inspect for asbestos in older models during customs
• Use ISF filing 24 hours prior for machinery; avoid common error of misdeclaring as used equipment