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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.8%+35.0%40.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇨🇦Canada5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇩🇪Germany5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇯🇵Japan5.8%+10.0%15.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8462.29.00Lower: 39.4% vs 40.8%

If for gear shaping rather than hobbing process

Gear shaping machines use different cutting principle, classify under 8462.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 40.8%

If specialized for semiconductor test equipment gears

Statistical notes move semiconductor-specific machines to Chapter 84 heading 8479.

8461.90Lower: 14.4% vs 40.8%

If configured for cermet rather than metal working

Other machine tools working cermets but not specified elsewhere go to 8461.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify production rate (gears/hour) and automation features in entry docs

Include power rating and spindle RPM for proper duty assessment

Avoid declaring as 'multi-purpose' to prevent 8461.90 general classification