Cast-Iron Gear Hobbing Machine Bed Casting

A cast-iron bed casting for gear hobbing machines used in cutting precise gear teeth on metal workpieces. It is machined only to remove casting imperfections and permit location in finishing machinery, qualifying under HTS 8466.93.15.30 as a bed casting specifically for metalworking machine tools for cutting gears.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 35%

If used in semiconductor wafer processing equipment

Parts for semiconductor manufacturing machines like wafer grinders fall under Chapter 84 heading 8479 per statistical notes, shifting from general metalworking.

7325.10.00Same rate: 35%

If advanced beyond basic cleaning and machining

Cast-iron products machined beyond removal of fins/gates for general use classify under Chapter 73 as finished castings, not machine-specific parts.

8466.94.85Higher: 39.7% vs 35%

If for machines of headings 8462 to 8465

Similar castings for other metalworking machines like bending or forging fall under the subheading for 8462-8465 machines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the casting is solely for gear cutting machines and not further machined beyond cleaning; provide manufacturer specs confirming use with HTS 8456-8461 machines

Include certificates of origin to avoid misclassification as finished parts

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