Pfauter P 600 Gear Shaper from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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