Shaper Cutter for Gear Teeth from Japan
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 — 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
• 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