Code 8460 29 · Heading 8460

Non-numerically controlled precision metal grinding machines, excluding surface and gear-finishing machines

This covers grinding machines for working metal where each axis can be adjusted with an accuracy of at least 0.01 mm. They must not be numerically controlled and must not be surface-grinding machines or machines for finishing gears.

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A non-numerically controlled precision metal grinding machine whose each axis can be adjusted with an accuracy of at least 0.01 mm, excluding surface grinding and gear-finishing machines

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Grinding machines for finishing metal, not numerically controlled (excl. flat-surface and gear grinding machines)

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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 29 Grinding machines for finishing metal, not numerica… 6 of 10 subheadings under heading 8460
Is the machine for grinding cylindrical surfaces, but not for internal cylindrical grinding? If yes, choose 8460 29 10; if no, choose 8460 29 90.

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84.60.2900

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

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