Copper Tube Drawing Die from Japan
Polycrystalline diamond (PCD) die for drawing seamless copper tubes from larger billets. HTS 8207.20.00.40 covers this as other metal drawing dies for interchangeable use in extrusion equipment. Used in plumbing and electrical industries.
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
• Label clearly as 'interchangeable die for metal drawing' to distinguish from fixed machine tooling
• Provide proof of diamond or carbide insert to support value declarations and avoid undervaluation claims
• Avoid reclassification as jewelry tools; document industrial end-use