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Cobalt Step Drill Bit from Japan

Single cobalt step drill bit for drilling multiple hole sizes in sheet metal with hand drills. Features stepped cone design for unibit functionality. HTS 8205.10.00.00 covers such drilling tools and parts.

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

• Label maximum sheet thickness capacity to confirm hand tool use, avoiding machine tool parts classification

• Provide hardness ratings (e.g

• HRC 65) for cobalt validation during customs inspection

• Ship in protective cases; loose bits risk damage claims under import insurance

Cobalt Step Drill Bit from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8205.10.00.00