Fellows 182A Gear Shaper from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.3%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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