Gear hobbers
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: > Gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines: > Gear cutting machines > Other: > Other: > Gear hobbers
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 8461.40.10.30
High-Speed Gear Hobber for Mass Production
High-speed gear hobber with rapid traverse and automatic tool changing for mass production of small precision gears. HTS 8461.40.10.30 classification as gear hobber optimized for high-volume metal removal gear cutting. Ideal for consumer electronics and appliance manufacturing.
CNC Gear Hobber for Spur Gears
A computer numerically controlled gear hobber designed for cutting spur gears by progressively removing metal using a rotating hob cutter. It falls under HTS 8461.40.10.30 as a gear cutting machine specifically classified as a gear hobber for precision metal gear production. Used in automotive and industrial gear manufacturing.
Wet Gear Hobber for Large Industrial Gears
Heavy-duty gear hobber using coolant (wet hobbing) for cutting large diameter helical and spur gears from hardened steel blanks. Classified under HTS 8461.40.10.30 as a specialized gear cutting machine hobber working by metal removal. Essential for wind turbine and heavy machinery gear production.
Precision Gear Hobber for Automotive Transmission Gears
High-precision CNC gear hobber optimized for producing automotive transmission gears with tight tolerances using carbide hobs. Falls under HTS 8461.40.10.30 as a gear hobber for metal removal gear cutting. Critical for high-volume automotive supply chains.
Universal Gear Hobber with Helical Capability
Versatile gear hobber capable of producing both spur and helical gears through adjustable swivel head and variable indexing. Classified as HTS 8461.40.10.30 gear hobber for comprehensive gear cutting operations by metal removal. Used across multiple industries including aerospace.