Hobbing Machine Tailstock Center

A live center tailstock assembly that supports the opposite end of gear blanks during hobbing to prevent deflection and ensure concentricity. It rotates with the workpiece and is calibrated for high-precision gear cutting. Falls under HTS 8466.20.10.90 as a specialized work holder for gear hobbing machines.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.6%+35.0%39.6%
🇲🇽Mexico4.6%+10.0%14.6%
🇨🇦Canada4.6%+10.0%14.6%
🇩🇪Germany4.6%+10.0%14.6%
🇯🇵Japan4.6%+10.0%14.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

8466.94.85Higher: 39.7% vs 39.6%

If for general lathe or grinding applications

Tailstocks without gear-cutting specificity are other machine tool accessories.

8402Lower: 14.3% vs 39.6%

If part of complete gear hobbing machine import

Integral machine parts classified with the complete machine, not separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide machine compatibility certificates linking to specific hobbing models in HTS 8461

Document RPM ratings and center geometry proving design for rotating gear blanks