Chapter 84 · Machinery and mechanical appliances; computers · Section 16
HS Code 8461.40
Gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines
Heading 8461: Machine tools for planing, shaping, slotting, broaching, gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing, sawing, cutting-off and other machine tools working by removing metal or cermets, not elsewhere specified or included
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 8461.40
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8461.40.10 |
Gear cutting machines 5 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
5.8% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)2.9% (JP) | 40% | No. |
| 8461.40.50 |
Other > Other > Gear grinding or finishing machines 4 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
4.4% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 30% | No. |
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European Union - CN codes under 8461.40
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8461 40 11 | Numerically controlled | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8461 40 71 | Numerically controlled | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8461 40 39 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8461 40 79 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8461 40 90 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8461 40 31 | Numerically controlled | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8461 40 19 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8461 40 00 | Gear-cutting, gear-grinding or gear-finishing machines | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 8461.40
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8461 40 00 00 | Gear-cutting, gear-grinding or gear-finishing machines | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8461 40 11 00 | Numerically controlled | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8461 40 19 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8461 40 31 00 | Numerically controlled | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8461 40 39 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8461 40 71 00 | Numerically controlled | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8461 40 79 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8461 40 90 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 8461
The subheadings immediately before and after 8461.40 in chapter 84.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 8461.40.
What is HS code 8461.40?
HS code 8461.40 covers: Gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines. It belongs to chapter 84 (Machinery and mechanical appliances; computers) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 8461.40?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: 4.4% - 5.8%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 8461.40?
The UK extends 8461.40 to 8 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 8461400000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.