Cast-Iron Gear Hobbing Machine Bed Casting from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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