Benchtop Belt Grinder from China
A compact belt grinder designed for deburring and finishing small metal parts in workshops. It uses abrasive belts to grind and polish metal surfaces, falling under HTS 8460.90.80.20 as a machine tool for grinding metal valued under $3,025. Ideal for hobbyists and light industrial use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.4%
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
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
• Verify machine value with invoice to confirm under $3,025 threshold; include motor specs and abrasive compatibility in documentation
• Ensure CE marking if from EU to avoid customs holds
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as hand tools without power mechanism