Kapp Niles ZP 20 Gear Profile Grinding Machine

The Kapp Niles ZP 20 is a precision profile gear grinding machine for external spur and helical gears up to 2,000mm diameter. It employs dressable CBN grinding wheels for high-volume production of wind turbine and heavy machinery gears. HTS 8461.40.50 classification applies to its dedicated gear profile finishing capability.

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.

8460.39.00Same rate: 39.4%

If capable of general spline/shaft grinding beyond dedicated gears

Universal grinding machines vs gear-specific when versatile workholding used.

8479.50.00.00Lower: 37.5% vs 39.4%

If for gear grinding machines processing semiconductor wafer indexing gears

Semiconductor manufacturing machines prioritized per statistical notes.

8466.91.50.00Lower: 35% vs 39.4%

If imported disassembled for field assembly

Incomplete machine tools classify as parts when not ready for immediate use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include wheel dressing system specifications confirming gear profile generation

Certify machine excludes non-gear workpiece capability in technical literature