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Gear Hobbing Machine Bed Casting from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

15.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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