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Automotive Metal Trim Punch

A specialized punch for trimming excess metal from stamped car door panels on transfer presses. It is an interchangeable metal-cutting stamping tool, and falls under tariff item 8207.30.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFree+15.0%15%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8207.90.10Higher: 9% vs Free

If the punch is used with hand tools only

Interchangeable tools for hand tools are classified elsewhere.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure the punch is classified as an interchangeable tool for machine-tools; automotive use does not change classification

β€’ Provide documentation that it is for metal trimming, not other materials

β€’ Verify if the punch is part of a set, which may affect classification

Related Products under Tariff item 8207.30.00

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A specialized punch for shaving precise contours on aluminum aircraft skin panels during final machining. It is a metal cutting stamping tool, and falls under tariff item 8207.30.00.

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A punch for forming control panel cutouts in stainless steel appliance doors on stamping lines. It is an interchangeable metal cutting punch, and falls under tariff item 8207.30.00.

Battery Metal Tab Punch

A carbide punch designed to cut electrode tabs from nickel-plated steel strips in battery assembly presses. It is an interchangeable tool for pressing and stamping operations, making it classifiable under tariff item 8207.30.00 for tools for pressing, stamping or punching. Essential for electric vehicle battery production lines.

Carbide Metal Stamping Punch

A precision carbide punch designed for high-volume metal stamping operations, used to cut precise shapes from sheet metal in manufacturing presses. It is an interchangeable tool for pressing, stamping or punching, and falls under tariff item 8207.30.00.

Carbide Punch Die Insert

A precision carbide insert used in punching machines to cut clean holes in sheet metal. It fits into larger punch assemblies for high-volume metal fabrication. Classified under tariff item 8207.30.00 as a tool for punching metal.

Carbide Tipped Metal Piercing Punch

A specialized punch with a carbide tip for creating precise holes in sheet metal during automotive body panel production. It is suitable for metal punching and cutting in power presses, making it an interchangeable tool for pressing, stamping or punching under tariff item 8207.30.00.