HS Code for Gear cutting machine

A gear cutting machine is classified under HS code 8461.40. This classification falls under Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8461 is designated for machine tools for planing, shaping, slotting, broaching, gear cutting, gear grinding, or gear finishing, working by removing metal or cermets, not elsewhere specified. The subheading 8461.40 specifically isolates machines dedicated to the production and refinement of gears. These machines operate by removing material from a metal blank to create precise gear teeth profiles. The classification applies to both manual and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines, as long as their primary function is the shaping or finishing of gears through subtractive manufacturing processes.

Products Included

• Gear hobbing machines
• Gear shaping machines
• Gear grinding machines
• Gear broaching machines
• Gear finishing and lapping machines

Common Misclassification

Gear cutting machines are often misclassified under 8458 (lathes) or 8459 (milling machines). While a milling machine can technically cut a gear, a dedicated gear-cutting machine with specialized indexing and kinematics belongs in 8461.40. Another common error is using 8460 for gear grinding; however, 8460 is for general grinding, while 8461.40 is the specific provision for gear-related grinding. Machines that form gears by casting or forging (without metal removal) are classified elsewhere, such as 8454 or 8462.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Gear cutting machine?

The specific HS code for gear cutting, grinding, or finishing machines is 8461.40.

Does this code include CNC gear cutters?

Yes, the classification 8461.40 covers both conventional and CNC-operated gear cutting and finishing machine tools.