Small Gear Hobbing Alternative Shaper from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify maximum gear diameter (e.g
• <6 inches) in commercial invoice to support small-scale classification
• Avoid bundling with hobs or index plates that could trigger gear cutting machine heading 8461.30
• Register for HTS binding ruling if importer questions shaping vs hobbing distinction