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Machine tools for planing, shaping, slotting, broaching, gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing, sawing, cutting-off and other machine tools working by removing metal or cermets, not elsewhere specified or included: > Shaping or slotting machines: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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]
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Products classified under HTS 8461.20.80
CNC Slotting Machine for Semiconductor Wafers
A precision CNC slotting machine designed to cut narrow slots and grooves into semiconductor wafers during fabrication preparation. It falls under HTS 8461.20.80 as a slotting machine working by removing metal or cermets (such as silicon wafers), specified as 'other' shaping or slotting machines. This equipment ensures exact tolerances critical for wafer processing prior to device fabrication.
Precision Wafer Edge Profiling Slotter
Specialized slotting machine that profiles edges of silicon wafers to exact specifications, removing cermet material for flatness and diameter control. Falls under HTS 8461.20.80 as 'other' slotting equipment for semiconductor preparation processes. Critical for preventing wafer breakage during subsequent fabrication steps.
Cermet Block Shaping Machine
Machine tool for shaping cermet blocks used in cutting tool inserts by precise metal removal through shaping operations. Under HTS 8461.20.80 as 'other' shaping machines specifically working cermets. Essential for producing indexable inserts for machining industries.
Automotive Gear Shaping Machine
High-precision gear shaping machine for producing helical and spur gears used in automotive transmissions by progressive tooth cutting. Classified HTS 8461.20.80 as shaping machine 'other' for metal removal gear finishing preparation. Capable of processing gears up to 500mm diameter.
Semiconductor Wafer Crystal Grinder-Slotter
Combined crystal grinder and slotter that grinds semiconductor crystal boules to diameter while slotting flats indicating conductivity type, per statistical note (a)(ii)(A). HTS 8461.20.80 for 'other' slotting/shaping machines working cermets in semiconductor manufacturing. Essential first step after crystal pulling.
Spline Shaft Slotting Machine
Precision slotting machine for cutting involute splines on transmission shafts and PTO components through multiple passes. HTS 8461.20.80 'other' slotting machines for metal removal operations. Used extensively in heavy equipment manufacturing.
Keyway Slotter for Motor Shafts
Compact slotting machine optimized for cutting parallel and Woodruff keyways in electric motor shafts up to 200mm diameter. Falls under HTS 8461.20.80 as specialized 'other' slotting equipment removing metal. High-volume production for appliance and automotive motors.
Cermet Wafer Preparation Slotter
Slotting machine for preparing cermet semiconductor wafers by cutting alignment notches and edge profiles prior to circuit fabrication. HTS 8461.20.80 classification for 'other' machines working cermets in wafer preparation per statistical notes. Maintains wafer flatness within 1 micron tolerances.
Hydraulic Broaching Machine for Gear Teeth
A hydraulic broaching machine used to cut precise internal and external gear teeth profiles by removing metal shavings in a single pass. Classified under HTS 8461.20.80 as an 'other' shaping machine specifically for broaching operations on metal workpieces. Ideal for high-volume production of automotive transmission gears.
Vertical Slotting Machine for Keyways
Heavy-duty vertical slotting machine that cuts keyways, splines, and T-slots into metal shafts and components by reciprocating tool motion. HTS 8461.20.80 classification for 'other' slotting machines removing metal material. Commonly used in manufacturing of industrial couplings and motor shafts.