8466.93.60.30/Cast-Iron Gear Grinder Bed Casting/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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