Sampson GT 160 Gear Hobber

Compact Sampson GT 160 hobbing machine cuts gears up to 160mm diameter using indexable hobs for small batch production. Falls under HTS 8461.40.10 as specialized gear cutting equipment employing continuous indexing metal removal. Popular for toolroom and prototype gear manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.8%+35.0%40.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇨🇦Canada5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇩🇪Germany5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇯🇵Japan5.8%+10.0%15.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8459.70.40.00Lower: 39.2% vs 40.8%

If used for numerical control wire EDM gear cutting

EDM-type gear cutters classify under electro-discharge machines in 8459.

8462.49.00Lower: 39.4% vs 40.8%

If convertible to other slotting operations beyond gears

Versatile slotting/broaching machines without dedicated gear controls go to 8462.

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