Wet Gear Hobber for Large Industrial Gears from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Declare coolant system specifications; wet hobbers may require environmental compliance documentation
• Provide proof of metal removal capability to distinguish from shaping machines