Cast-Iron Gear Grinder Bed Casting from China
Heavy-duty cast-iron bed for gear grinding machine tools, cleaned and machined only to eliminate sprues and enable precise finishing setup. Fits HTS 8466.93.60.30 as a basic part for gear-finishing grinders in headings 8456-8461.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Require supplier affidavits on casting operations to support 'not advanced beyond cleaning' claim
• Cross-reference with machine OEM specs to prove principal use in gear finishing
• Budget for potential CBP exams on large castings to confirm no prohibited advancements