Grinding Machine Wheelhead Casting

Cast iron wheelhead housing for surface grinding machines of heading 8460, holding the grinding spindle and wheel. HTS 8466.93.53.85 covers this as a wheelhead casting for 8456-8461 machines. Provides vibration damping critical for surface finish quality.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.7%+35.0%39.7%
🇲🇽Mexico4.7%+10.0%14.7%
🇨🇦Canada4.7%+10.0%14.7%
🇩🇪Germany4.7%+10.0%14.7%
🇯🇵Japan4.7%+10.0%14.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 39.7%

If principally for semiconductor wafer grinders

Statistical note shifts semiconductor processing equipment parts out of general machine classifications.

7326.90.86Lower: 37.9% vs 39.7%

If other iron/steel articles not dedicated to machines

Fails 'solely/principally' test for machine use, defaults to Chapter 73 other articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document compatibility with heading 8460 grinders only; include vibration specs

Avoid classifying as 'hand tool parts' (8466.10); use invoices specifying 'machine-specific'

Test for porosity compliance