Cast-Iron Workholder Frame for Gear Finishing Shapers from China
A robust cast-iron frame for workholders in gear shaping machines for finishing operations, with only gates, fins, and risers removed plus location machining. It qualifies for HTS 8466.93.60.30 as an unfinished part dedicated to metalworking tools for gear finishing.
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]
Import Tips
• Attach foundry certificates detailing cleaning processes to prove no finishing beyond permitted levels
• Pair with end-user declarations linking to specific gear machine models in 8458-8461 range
• Avoid common error of excessive surface machining, which triggers reclassification to higher-duty codes