Sunderland HFS-60 Gear Shaper from Japan
The Sunderland HFS-60 is a hydraulic gear shaper for producing helical and spur gears up to 600mm in diameter, ideal for heavy-duty industrial applications. Classified under HTS 8461.40.1040 for its specific gear shaping mechanism that removes metal via a rotating cutter.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of gear-specific tooling (e.g
• shaper cutters) to distinguish from general planing machines
• Ensure voltage and safety certifications comply with US standards to avoid CBP holds
• Document production capacity; high-volume shapers may trigger additional trade remedy scrutiny