Shaper Cutter for Gear Teeth from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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