Internal Gear Honing Machine from China
Machine using honing stones to finish internal gear teeth surfaces for improved meshing and noise reduction in planetary gear sets. HTS 8461.40.50.70 covers this as other gear finishing equipment working by material removal on metal gears. Common in automotive differential manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'gear finishing' with photos of internal gear setup to prevent reclassification
• Document noise/vibration specs proving finishing function vs. rough machining
• Avoid pitfall of bulk import without serial numbers, triggering fair value assessment