Shaper Cutter for Gear Teeth from Canada
A rack-style cutter reciprocated in gear shaping machines to generate gear tooth profiles through linear motion. Classified under HTS 8466.93.75.00 for its principal use with gear cutting tools of headings 8456-8461. Essential for producing spur and helical gears with high precision.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include machine model numbers and gear module specifications in import docs to substantiate gear-specific use
• Watch for reclassification if cutter diameter suits non-gear shaping; provide engineering validation
• Comply with tool steel alloy declarations; pitfalls include undervaluation of high-speed steel content