Gear Hobbing Cutter from Japan
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 — 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
• 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