8466.93.60.30/Cast-Iron Gear Hobbing Machine Base/China

Cast-Iron Gear Hobbing Machine Base from China

A cast-iron base component for gear hobbing machines used in cutting precision gears, machined only to remove casting imperfections and allow positioning in finishing equipment. It falls under HTS 8466.93.60.30 as a cast-iron part specifically for metalworking machine tools for cutting gears, meeting the criteria of not advanced beyond cleaning and basic machining.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
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Import Tips

• Verify casting process documentation to confirm parts are not advanced beyond cleaning and fin removal, as further machining shifts to other subheadings

• Include machine compatibility certificates showing sole use with gear-cutting tools under 8456-8461 to justify this specific classification

• Inspect for any additional features like pre-drilled holes beyond location purposes, which could reclassify as finished parts