Studer S41 CNC Universal Cylindrical Grinder from Germany

The Studer S41 is a high-precision, numerically controlled universal cylindrical grinder for internal and external grinding of small to medium-sized workpieces made from metal or cermets. It supports complex geometries with multi-axis control and is widely used in toolmaking and aerospace. Falls under HTS 8460.23.00 for its numerical control and cylindrical grinding function on metals using abrasives.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

14.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide detailed technical brochures showing numerical control features and grinding wheel specifications during customs entry

Label equipment clearly as 'cylindrical grinder for metals' to distinguish from polishing-only machines potentially in 8460.39

For high-value imports, consider binding rulings from CBP on classification to mitigate risks in semiconductor-adjacent industries