Surface Grinder Work Table Casting from China
Precision ground cast iron work table casting for reciprocating surface grinders (8460). HTS 8466.93.53.85 as table casting for grinding machines. Provides T-slotted surface for workholding fixtures.
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
• Specify flatness specs (e.g
• 0.001"/ft) proving grinder use; avoid 'machine table' vagueness
• Pitfall: reclassified as furniture if undocumented
• Flatness certification required