Cast-Iron Dividing Head Housing for Gear Grinders from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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