Tungsten Carbide Matrix Core Reamer from China
A heavy-duty core reamer with tungsten carbide matrix body (over 0.2% tungsten) for enlarging pilot holes in hard rock tunneling projects. HTS 8207.19.30.60 applies due to its reamer design for rock boring with high-alloy cutting parts. Used in underground mining and civil engineering.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
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
• Obtain material test reports certifying tungsten content to support the 8207.19.30 subheading
• Distinguish from milling cutters by emphasizing rock boring end-use in import declarations
• Watch for valuation issues when imported with drilling rods