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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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