Benchtop CNC Gear Hobbing Machine from China
A compact CNC machine tool designed for hobbing precise gears on small components by removing metal shavings. It falls under HTS 8461.90.60.50 as a gear cutting machine tool valued under $3,025 each, used in low-volume production or prototyping. Primarily employed in workshops for automotive and machinery gear manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Verify unit value with commercial invoice and provide detailed technical specs to confirm under $3,025 threshold
• Include machine manuals and safety certifications to avoid customs holds on metalworking equipment
• Check for dual-use export controls if gear cutting tech could apply to restricted industries