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High-Speed Internal Profile Grinder from China

Machine for grinding complex internal cylindrical profiles in metal molds for semiconductor leadframes using high-speed CBN wheels. Classified HTS 8460.29.0130 as other internal cylindrical finishing grinder.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

• Specify wheel speed (>60m/s) and profile capability in tech specs for proper subheading

• CBN wheel value often significant; declare separately if inventoried

• Thermal displacement compensation docs prevent misclassification as basic grinder