Benchtop Tool Sharpener Model TS-200 from Germany
A compact benchtop machine designed for sharpening lathe tools, chisels, and planer blades using grinding wheels and abrasives. It falls under HTS 8460.39.0020 as a sharpening machine for tools or cutters, valued under $3,025 each, used in small workshops for metalworking tool 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
• Verify machine value with invoice and appraisal to confirm eligibility under the $3,025 threshold; exceeding it shifts to 8460.39.0050
• Include detailed specifications on grinding wheel type and intended use for tools/cutters to avoid misclassification as general grinders
• Ensure CE marking or equivalent for safety compliance, as sharpening machines often require it for US market entry