Tungsten Carbide Rod Blanks from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
5.5%
Rate breakdown
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