Mortise Chisel with Tungsten Alloy Edge from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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