Gleason Phoenix 600HC Gear Hobber with Grinding Finish

The Gleason Phoenix 600HC is a hard gear finishing machine combining hobbing with controlled grinding for gears up to 600mm diameter. It provides superfinishing through metal removal to achieve AGMA 12+ quality levels. Falls under HTS 8461.40.50 due to its gear-specific grinding and finishing operations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.4%+35.0%39.4%
🇲🇽Mexico4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇨🇦Canada4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇩🇪Germany4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇯🇵Japan4.4%+10.0%14.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

8461.40Same rate: 39.4%

If primary operation is gear hobbing with incidental grinding

Gear cutting machines take precedence over finishing when roughing is dominant.

8460.29.01Same rate: 39.4%

If for grinding wheels and finishing tools sold separately

Machine tools vs tooling/accessories - abrasives classify under Chapter 68 or 82.

9031.49Lower: 10% vs 39.4%

If equipped primarily for gear inspection rather than material removal

Measuring/testing machines in Chapter 90 when production is secondary to inspection.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide engineering drawings showing gear tooth profile finishing capability

Document spindle configurations specific to gear geometries vs universal grinding

Avoid classifying as gear cutting (8461.40.40) if primary function is finishing/grinding