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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +15.0% | 15% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the punch is used for a different operation such as tapping or threading
Other interchangeable tools for hand tools or machine-tools fall under this heading.
If imported as part of a machine rather than as a separate tool
Parts of machine-tools are classified in Chapter 84, not Chapter 82.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the punch is declared as an interchangeable tool for pressing or stamping, not as a machine part, to avoid misclassification
• Verify the country of origin to determine if a preferential tariff rate under a free trade agreement applies
• Keep technical specifications handy in case the CBSA officer requests proof of the tool's function
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.
Appliance Metal Panel Punch
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Automotive Metal Trim Punch
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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.