Code 8460 12 · Heading 8460

Numerically controlled surface grinding machines for metal or cermets

This code covers numerically controlled surface grinding machines for treating the surfaces of metal or cermets with grinding stones, grinding wheels, or abrasive or polishing materials.

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Flat-surface grinding machines for finishing metal, numerically controlled

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Step 1 · Section XVI Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equ…
Is the product a machine, apparatus or mechanical tool, or is it electrical equipment, a sound recorder or player, or a television image and sound recorder or player?
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Step 2 · Chapter 84 Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical… 1 of 2 chapters in section XVI
What is the machine, appliance or part specifically designed to do?
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Step 3 · Heading 8460 Machine tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, … 60 of 86 headings under chapter 84
Which machine is it: a surface-grinding machine; a centerless or other round-grinding machine; another grinding machine; a grinding or sharpening machine; a honing or lapping machine; or a polishing or similar machine—and, where applicable, is it numerically controlled, does each axis have an adjustment accuracy of at least 0.01 mm, and is it for metal or cermet?
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Step 4 · Subheading 8460 12 Flat-surface grinding machines for finishing metal,… 1 of 10 subheadings under heading 8460
Which type of machine is it—surface grinder, centerless round grinder, other round grinder, another grinder, grinder or sharpener, honing or lapping machine, or polishing or similar machine—and, where the options distinguish it, is it numerically controlled?

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Export to Norway

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84.60.1200

Numerically controlled

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 9, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

Export to the United Kingdom

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8460 12 00 00

Numerically controlled

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 9, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.