Gear Hobbing Machine Bed Casting from Germany

This heavy-duty cast iron bed casting forms the foundational base for gear hobbing machines, which are metalworking tools specifically designed for cutting gears using a hob cutter. It supports the workpiece and hob head during high-precision gear tooth formation. Classified under HTS 8466.93.30.00 as a bed casting for gear-cutting metalworking machine tools of headings 8456-8461.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

15.8%

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

Import Tips

Verify the casting is specifically designed for gear hobbing or shaping machines to confirm classification under 8466.93.30.00; general lathe beds fall elsewhere

Provide engineering drawings and machine compatibility certifications to customs for proof of principal use with gear-cutting tools

Ensure material composition documentation (e.g

cast iron grade) to avoid misclassification as finished machinery

Gear Hobbing Machine Bed Casting from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8466.93.30.00