Fellows 182A Gear Shaper

The Fellows 182A is a mechanical gear shaper designed for cutting internal and external spur gears with high precision in medium production runs. It uses a reciprocating cutter to remove metal from gear blanks, falling under HTS 8461.40.1040 as a dedicated gear shaping machine tool.

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 used primarily for other shaping operations beyond gears

Universal shaping machines not specialized for gears fall under 8462.29 for other metalworking machine tools.

8466.94Lower: 14.7% vs 40.8%

If imported as parts like shaper cutter heads or worktables

Components and accessories for gear shapers are classified separately in 8466.94 for machine tool parts.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 40.8%

If integrated into a complete semiconductor wafer processing line

Machines with specialized functions for semiconductor manufacturing may classify under 8479 Chapter Note provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify machine specifications match 'gear shaper' definition to avoid reclassification as universal shapers under 8461.50

Include detailed technical manuals and end-use certificates proving gear cutting function for customs clearance

Check for CNC upgrades; if numerically controlled, may shift to 8461.40.6040 statistical suffix

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