Fellows 182A Gear Shaper from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
15.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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