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Mortise Chisel with Tungsten Alloy Edge

Heavy-duty mortise chisel featuring a cutting edge with over 0.2% tungsten for exceptional hardness and resistance to deformation during precise joinery work in woodworking. The bevel edge design allows for clean cuts in tight mortise joints. Falls under HTS 8205.30.30.00 based on the high tungsten content in the blade.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.7%+37.5%43.2%
🇲🇽Mexico5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇨🇦Canada5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8205.30.60Lower: 42.5% vs 43.2%

If alloy content below specified thresholds

Standard composition without high Cr/Mo/W/V falls into other planes/chisels subheading.

8466.94.65Lower: 42.2% vs 43.2%

If imported as parts for machine tools

Components specifically for wood-working machines classify under Chapter 84 parts.

4417.00Lower: 17.6% vs 43.2%

If made primarily of laminated wood with minimal metal

Tools of base metal predominate; wooden bodies alone go to Chapter 44.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Conduct metallurgical testing if challenged by customs; provide spectrographic analysis proving tungsten levels

• Ensure packaging specifies 'for wood only' to distinguish from metal tools and support classification