Cast-Iron Gear Grinder Bed Casting from Japan
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 — 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
• 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