Gear Shaving Cutter from China
A hardened helical cutter that shaves gear teeth post-hobbing for improved surface finish and accuracy. HTS 8466.93.75.00 applies as it's principally for finishing gear cutting machines in headings 8456-8461. Used in automotive and aerospace gear production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.3%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document post-process tolerance specs (e.g
• AGMA standards) to prove gear finishing function
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as general cutters; use dedicated gear tool labeling
• Certify HSS or carbide composition accurately; common issue is incorrect HTS for coated variants