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Cradle Casting for Gear Grinding Headstock from Germany

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 — 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

• Provide CAD models proving cradle-gear machine exclusivity; ensure non-destructive testing reports; common issue is undervaluation on heavy castings