Pfauter P 600 Gear Shaper from China
The Pfauter P 600 is a precision gear shaper for large module gears used in wind turbine and heavy machinery transmissions. It employs stroke motion to shape gear teeth by metal removal, precisely matching HTS 8461.40.1040 for gear shapers.
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
• Include CAD drawings of gear profiles it produces to substantiate gear shaper classification
• Pre-clear with CBP via binding ruling if machine has multi-function capabilities
• Budget for reconditioning costs; used European shapers often need US electrical upgrades