Tungsten Carbide Cutting Insert from China
A precision-engineered insert made from tungsten carbide cermet, used in machining tools for cutting metals. It falls under HTS 8113.00.00.00 as a cermet article due to its composite structure of ceramic and metallic binder, providing high hardness and wear resistance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify cermet composition via material safety data sheets to confirm classification under Chapter 81
• Include certificates of origin for potential duty reductions under free trade agreements
• Avoid misclassification as pure carbide tools by documenting the metallic-ceramic matrix