Gleason Phoenix 600HC Gear Hobber with Grinding Finish from Japan
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.
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
• 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