Cradle Casting for Gear Grinding Headstock from China
Ductile iron cradle casting that supports the rotating headstock holding workpieces in gear grinding machines for precise finishing of helical gears. Classified in HTS 8466.93.53.40 for cradle castings of gear-specific metalworking grinders. It enables controlled indexing and rotation during multi-axis grinding.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide CAD models proving cradle-gear machine exclusivity; ensure non-destructive testing reports; common issue is undervaluation on heavy castings