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HS Heading 8460 : Machine tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, other than gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines of heading 8461

HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION

HS Heading 8460 encompasses machine tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, other than gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines of heading 8461. It classifies 10 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 84 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].

Chapter
Heading
8460
Subheadings
10 HS6
Status
Verified 2026

Subheadings Under Heading 8460

HS Code WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description Chapter Operational Package
8460.12 Flat-surface grinding machines, Numerically controlled 84 View 8460.12 Package →
8460.19 Flat-surface grinding machines, Other 84 View 8460.19 Package →
8460.22 Other grinding machines, Centerless grinding machines, numerically controlled 84 View 8460.22 Package →
8460.23 Other grinding machines, Other cylindrical grinding machines, numerically controlled 84 View 8460.23 Package →
8460.24 Other grinding machines, Other, numerically controlled 84 View 8460.24 Package →
8460.29 Other grinding machines, Other 84 View 8460.29 Package →
8460.31 Sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines, Numerically controlled 84 View 8460.31 Package →
8460.39 Sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines, Other 84 View 8460.39 Package →
8460.40 Honing or lapping machines 84 View 8460.40 Package →
8460.90 Other 84 View 8460.90 Package →
DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 8460

Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

USITC HTS Heading 8460 ↗

United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

CBP CROSS Rulings ↗

CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 8460 precedent rulings.

WCO Nomenclature ↗

World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.

U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗

U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.

Heading 8460 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 8460?
HS Heading 8460 covers Machine tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, other than gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines of heading 8461, grouping 10 6-digit WCO subheadings.
How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 8460?
Subheadings under Heading 8460 range from 8460.11 to 8460.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.
What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 8460?
US MFN general duty rates for Heading 8460 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.
Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 8460?
Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).
What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 8460?
Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.
How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 8460?
Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.
Can goods under Heading 8460 enter duty-free under USMCA?
Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 8460?
Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.
What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 8460?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.
How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 8460?
Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.