Pfauter P 600 Gear Hobbing Machine from Japan
The Pfauter P 600 is a precision gear hobbing machine used for cutting straight and helical gears on cylindrical workpieces by progressively feeding a rotating hob cutter across the gear blank. It falls under HTS 8461.40.10 as a dedicated gear cutting machine that removes metal to form gear teeth through the hobbing process. This equipment is essential for high-volume automotive and industrial gear production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify machine specifications match 'gear cutting' definition; include technical manuals proving hobbing or shaping function for customs
• Ensure CE marking and safety certifications for EU-origin machines; prepare noise/emission test reports to avoid delays