8460.24.00 - Other, numerically controlled

HTS code 8460.24.00 encompasses "Other, numerically controlled" grinding machines. This category serves as a residual for numerically controlled grinding machines that do not fall under the more specific subheadings within 8460.2. These machines are designed for finishing metal or cermets using abrasive materials, and their operation is precisely controlled by programmed numerical input, enabling high accuracy and repeatability in manufacturing processes.

This classification distinguishes itself from its siblings by its broad scope. While 8460.22.00 specifically covers numerically controlled centerless grinding machines and 8460.23.00 focuses on numerically controlled cylindrical grinding machines, 8460.24.00 captures all other types of numerically controlled grinding machines not otherwise specified. This includes, for example, numerically controlled surface grinders or internal grinding machines that do not fit the previous descriptions.

The subcategories under 8460.24.00 further refine the classification. The presence of a "Used or rebuilt" subheading (8460.24.00.05) indicates a distinction for machines that have been previously manufactured and are now being traded. The subsequent "Other" subheading signifies the ultimate residual category, ensuring that all remaining numerically controlled grinding machines within the scope of 8460.2 are appropriately classified.