Grinding Machine Wheelhead Casting from China
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.
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
• 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