Gouge Carving Tool with Vanadium Steel Blade from Japan
Spoon-bowl gouge for detailed wood carving, with a cutting part containing over 0.1% vanadium for keen edge holding during sculpting and relief work. Short blade suited for fine control in artistic woodworking. HTS 8205.30.30.00 applies due to the vanadium-enhanced alloy.
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
• Include detailed photos in entry docs showing blade construction to validate wood-specific design
• Comply with country-of-melt requirements for steel; source certificates prevent delays