Skiving and Finishing Gear Machine from Japan
Combines skiving (light cutting) with power honing for pre-grind finishing of hardened gears, removing minimal material for final tooth form. Classified HTS 8461.40.50.70 as gear finishing by metal removal. Used for large wind turbine gears.
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
• Document both skiving and honing capabilities
• Specify maximum gear diameter capacity