Cast-Iron Gear Grinder Bed Casting from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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