Tungsten Carbide Rod Blanks from China
Unmachined cylindrical rods made from sintered tungsten carbide, used as blanks for drills and end mills. Classified under HTS 2849.90.30.00 as tungsten carbides in unworked form, per chapter exclusions for worked shapes. Ideal for precision tooling production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Ensure rods are unground and unworked to stay in 2849; declare exact dimensions and density
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as finished tools leads to 8207 reclassification