Mitsubishi Heavy Industries ZB Series Bevel Gear Hobber from China
The ZB Series from Mitsubishi is a specialized hobbing machine for generating bevel gears through continuous metal index cutting, ideal for automotive axle production. It qualifies for HTS 8461.40.1020 as a dedicated gear cutting tool for bevel types, excluding grinding functions. High-speed operations reduce cycle times in mass 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
• Submit manufacturer declaration confirming bevel gear exclusivity to prevent grouping with universal gear cutters
• Include noise/vibration test reports for OSHA compliance during customs secondary inspection