Cast-Iron Dividing Head Housing for Gear Grinders from China
Cast-iron housing for dividing heads on gear grinding machines, prepared only by cleaning castings and minimal machining for assembly alignment. Classified in HTS 8466.93.60.30 due to its principal use with gear-finishing grinders under headings 8456-8461, adhering to the unfinished cast-iron parts definition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Provide engineering drawings proving machining is limited to location purposes, avoiding 'advanced' processing pitfalls
• Label shipments clearly as 'unfinished cast-iron parts for gear grinding machines' to aid Customs review
• Conduct pre-shipment audits for sprue/risers removal compliance to match statistical note requirements