Find HS Code and trade information for fillet chamfering machine

Fillet Chamfering Machine

A fillet chamfering machine is a power tool used in metal fabrication and machining to create a specific edge profile on metal workpieces. This profile typically involves both rounding (filleting) and angled removal of material (chamfering) – often simultaneously, though machines can be dedicated to either process. These machines enhance safety, improve part fit, and facilitate assembly.

Material Compatibility

Fillet chamfering machines are primarily used on:

• Steel: Carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel
• Aluminum: Various alloys
• Brass & Copper: Softer metals requiring precise edge preparation.
• Cast Iron: Though less common, can be processed with appropriate tooling.

Purpose & Function

The core purpose is to modify the edges of metal parts, serving several functions:

• Deburring: Removing sharp edges and burrs left from cutting, drilling, or stamping operations.
• Edge Rounding (Filleting): Creating a curved edge profile to reduce stress concentration, improve fatigue life, and enhance aesthetics.
• Chamfering: Creating an angled edge to facilitate joining (welding, brazing, soldering), remove sharp corners, and guide assembly.
• Surface Preparation: Providing a clean and consistent edge for coating or painting.

Usage Scenarios

Common applications include:

• Automotive Industry: Chamfering edges of body panels, brackets, and engine components.
• Aerospace Industry: Precise edge preparation of structural parts and housings.
• General Manufacturing: Wide range of applications in metal fabrication shops, producing parts for various industries.
• HVAC: Preparing edges of ductwork and sheet metal components.
• Appliance Manufacturing: Deburring and chamfering edges of housings and panels.

Common Types

Fillet chamfering machines are categorized by their operational method and degree of automation:

• Portable Chamfering Machines: Handheld, powered by electric or pneumatic motors. Suitable for on-site work and smaller production runs. Often use abrasive grinding wheels or milling cutters.
• Benchtop Chamfering Machines: Stationary machines designed for moderate production volumes. Typically feature adjustable feed rates and cutting parameters.
• CNC Chamfering Machines: Computer Numerical Control machines offering high precision, repeatability, and automation. Ideal for complex geometries and large production runs.
• Rotary Chamfering Machines: Workpiece is rotated against a fixed cutting tool. Suitable for chamfering holes and cylindrical parts.
• Universal Chamfering Machines: Versatile machines capable of performing both fillet and chamfer operations with interchangeable tooling.
• Edge Rolling Machines: These machines use rollers to create a rounded edge without removing material, often used for thinner materials.

Tooling

Common tooling includes:

• Abrasive Grinding Wheels: Used for rapid material removal and deburring.
• Milling Cutters: Provide more precise chamfering and fillet creation.
• Form Cutters: Create specific edge profiles.
• Roller Tools: Used for edge rolling to create rounded edges.

Safety Considerations

• Eye Protection: Safety glasses or face shields are essential.
• Hand Protection: Gloves protect against sharp edges and debris.
• Hearing Protection: Machines can be noisy.
• Proper Ventilation: Grinding and machining generate dust and fumes.
• Machine Guarding: Ensure all safety guards are in place and functioning correctly.
• Training: Operators should be properly trained on the safe operation of the machine.

Commodity Classification and Tariff Information

The declared goods, a fillet chamfering machine, fall under the category of machine tools used for finishing metal or cermets by removing material. Based on the provided information, the following HS codes are relevant:

• 8460904060: This HS code 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. Specifically, this code applies to “Other: Numerically controlled” machines.

  • 84: Chapter 84 relates to Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • 60: Heading 8460 covers machine tools for working metal or cermets.
  • 90: Subheading 846090 specifies other machine tools for working metal or cermets.
  • 40: Further specifies numerically controlled machines.
  • 60: Even further specifies other types of numerically controlled machines.

• 8460908080: This HS code also 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. This code applies to “Other: Other” machines.

  • 84: Chapter 84 relates to Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • 60: Heading 8460 covers machine tools for working metal or cermets.
  • 90: Subheading 846090 specifies other machine tools for working metal or cermets.
  • 80: Further specifies other types of machines.
  • 80: Even further specifies other types of machines.

• 8461508090: This HS code covers 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. Specifically, this code applies to “Sawing or cutting-off machines: Other Other”.

  • 84: Chapter 84 relates to Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • 61: Heading 8461 covers machine tools for planing, shaping, slotting, broaching, gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing, sawing, cutting-off.
  • 50: Subheading 846150 specifies sawing or cutting-off machines.
  • 80: Further specifies other types of sawing or cutting-off machines.
  • 90: Even further specifies other types of sawing or cutting-off machines.

Tariff Information:

All three HS codes listed above share the same tariff structure:

• Basic Tariff: 4.4%
• Additional Tariff: 25.0%
• Tariff Adjustment (Post April 2, 2025): Additional Tariff increases to 30.0%
• Total Tariff: 59.4%

Important Note:

According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'fillet chamfering machine' are limited, with only the following 3 found. It is crucial to accurately determine whether the machine performs functions covered by gear cutting/grinding (which would exclude it from 846090) or falls under the broader category of sawing/cutting-off (846150).