Other, valued under $3,025 each
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 > Other, valued under $3,025 each
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]
Products classified under HTS 8461.20.80.70
Manual Gear Shaping Machine
A compact manual machine tool designed for shaping spur and helical gears by progressively removing metal from a blank workpiece using a rotating cutter. It falls under HTS 8461.20.80.70 as a shaping machine valued under $3,025 each, working by removing metal. Primarily used in small workshops for low-volume gear production.
Benchtop Slotting Machine
A small, bench-mounted slotting machine that reciprocates a tool to cut keyways, slots, and internal splines in metal workpieces by metal removal. Classified under HTS 8461.20.80.70 as a slotting machine valued under $3,025. Ideal for toolrooms and maintenance shops.
Mini Metal Planer
Compact planer machine for planing flat surfaces on small metal castings and forgings by reciprocating the worktable under fixed tools, removing metal shavings. HTS 8461.20.80.70 applies to such low-value shaping/planing tools. Used in educational and prototype settings.
Small Gear Hobbing Alternative Shaper
Low-cost gear shaper that serves as an economical alternative to hobbing for small batch gear production, cutting teeth profiles via shaping action. Falls in HTS 8461.20.80.70 for other shaping machines under value limit. Common in automotive repair shops.
Portable Keyway Slotter
Handheld/portable slotting tool attachment for milling machines that cuts precise keyways in shafts by metal removal. HTS 8461.20.80.70 covers such low-value slotting equipment. Used by field mechanics for shaft repairs.
Entry-Level Metal Shaper
Basic universal shaper for straight and angular surfaces on ferrous/non-ferrous metals, featuring manual quick-return mechanism. Classified HTS 8461.20.80.70 for low-value shaping machines. Perfect for vocational training and hobbyists.
Compact Spline Slotting Machine
Precision slotter for cutting internal/external splines on automotive transmission components via metal removal. HTS 8461.20.80.70 for other low-value slotters. Used in transmission rebuild shops.
DIY Metal Slotter Kit Assembled
Assembled-from-kit manual slotting machine for hobbyist metalworking, cutting T-slots and keyseats under $3,025 value. HTS 8461.20.80.70 applies to such entry-level slotters. Popular for garage workshops.
Small Contour Shaping Machine
Machine for shaping complex contours on small metal parts using form tools and metal removal principle. Low value qualifies for HTS 8461.20.80.70 as other shaper. Used in jewelry and instrument making.
Hand Feed Slotting Head
Standalone slotting head with hand feed for mounting on drill presses, performs metal removal slotting operations. Value under $3,025 fits HTS 8461.20.80.70. Common in maintenance departments.