8460.40.40.60 - Other

This HTS category, 8460.40.40.60, specifically covers numerically controlled honing or lapping machines designed for finishing metal or cermets. These machines utilize abrasive materials or polishing products to achieve precise surface finishes, essential for components requiring high accuracy and smoothness in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and precision manufacturing. They are characterized by their advanced numerical control systems, which enable automated and highly repeatable machining operations.

This "Other" category for numerically controlled honing or lapping machines distinguishes itself from its sibling, 8460.40.40.10, which is reserved for used or rebuilt machines of the same type. While both fall under the umbrella of numerically controlled honing or lapping machines, the classification here is strictly for new or factory-conditioned equipment. The core functionality and technical specifications of the machines are consistent across these sibling categories, with the primary differentiating factor being their operational status.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 8460.40.40.60 is final for new, numerically controlled honing or lapping machines not otherwise specified. Importers and exporters should ensure that the machines possess numerical control capabilities and are intended for honing or lapping operations using abrasive media to meet the criteria for this specific tariff code.