Tungsten Carbide Tipped Core Drill Bit from China
Core drill bit with tungsten carbide inserts exceeding 0.2% tungsten by weight, used for extracting cylindrical rock samples in geological surveys and mining exploration. Classified under HTS 8207.19.30.90 for its high-alloy cutting part in rock drilling tools. Ideal for hard rock formations like granite.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include material analysis reports proving tungsten >0.2% to support duty rate and prevent misclassification
• Label tools with model, size, and alloy specs; U.S. customs often inspects for accurate HTS reporting