Tungsten Carbide Cutting Insert from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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