8460.39.00 - Other

This HTS category, 8460.39.00, encompasses "other" sharpening or tool grinding machines that fall within the scope of heading 8460 but are not numerically controlled. These machines are designed for the purpose of sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing, or otherwise finishing metal or cermets. The distinguishing feature of this category is the absence of numerical control systems, meaning the operations are typically manual or use simpler forms of automation.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 8460.31.00, by the lack of sophisticated numerical control. While both are sharpening and tool grinding machines, 8460.31.00 specifically covers those equipped with electronically controlled systems for precise automated operation. Therefore, 8460.39.00 captures machines where manual adjustment or less complex mechanical automation is the primary mode of operation for achieving the desired sharpening or finishing.

Within 8460.39.00, further subdivisions exist to refine classification based on specific characteristics. The subcategories include distinctions for used or rebuilt machines (8460.39.00.10), acknowledging their potential for different duty rates or regulatory considerations. Additionally, a distinction is made for "Other" machines valued under $3,025 each (8460.39.00.20) and a general "Other" category (8460.39.00.50), indicating that value and other unspecific qualifying criteria can further differentiate items within this broader grouping.