Gear Shaving Cutter from Japan
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 — 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
• 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