High-Speed Steel Rock Drill Bit from Japan
A durable interchangeable rock drilling bit designed for pneumatic or hydraulic rock drills, featuring a cutting edge with high chromium content for extended wear resistance in mining operations. It falls under HTS 8207.19.30.90 due to its classification as a rock drilling tool with cutting part containing over 0.2% chromium by weight, not specified elsewhere. The bit is used in earth boring applications for tunneling and quarrying.
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
• Verify chemical composition certification for chromium content (>0.2%) to confirm classification and avoid reclassification to lower-duty subheadings
• Provide manufacturer specs and end-use documentation to customs, as rock drilling tools require proof of non-machine-tool primary use