Gear Hobbing Cutter from China
A precision toothed tool used in gear hobbing machines to cut involute gear teeth on cylindrical workpieces. It falls under HTS 8466.93.75.00 as a specialized part for metalworking machine tools of heading 8458 dedicated to gear cutting. The cutter's design ensures accurate tooth profiles essential for gear manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
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
• Verify compatibility with specific hobbing machines in headings 8456-8461 via manufacturer specs to confirm classification
• Provide detailed technical drawings and end-use certification to avoid misclassification as general tooling
• Ensure ISO 9001 compliance for cutters; common pitfall is incorrect material composition declaration leading to duties