Sampson GT 160 Gear Hobber from Japan
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.
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
• Include setup videos/manuals demonstrating hobbing cycle for classification proof
• Check voltage/frequency conversions for US import compliance