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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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