Gleason Phoenix 175HC Bevel Gear Cutter from China
The Gleason Phoenix 175HC is a CNC-controlled gear cutting machine specifically designed for producing bevel gears up to 175mm in diameter by removing metal through hobbing or shaping processes. It falls under HTS 8461.40.1020 as a gear cutting machine optimized for bevel gears, distinct from grinding or finishing equipment. This machine is used in automotive and aerospace manufacturing for high-precision gear production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
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 specifications match 'for bevel gears' to avoid reclassification under general gear cutting provisions
• Include detailed technical manuals and end-use certificates to demonstrate metal removal capability for customs valuation