Tungsten Carbide Cutting Insert from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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