Worm Gearbox End Cover from China
Machined cast iron end cover for worm gear reducers, featuring shaft seals and mounting flanges. It qualifies for HTS 8483.90.5080 as an 'other' part essential for containing lubricants and aligning shafts in speed changers. Commonly used in conveyor systems and elevators.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Label with specific gearbox model compatibility to distinguish from generic castings
• Include bills of materials showing integration with worm gears to support 'parts of gear boxes' claim
• Beware of undervaluation penalties; declare true transaction value including engineering costs