Steel Wire Drawing Die from Japan
A tungsten carbide tipped die used in wire drawing machines to reduce the diameter of steel wire through extrusion. Classified under HTS 8207.20.00.40 as an other die for drawing metal, distinct from standard extrusion dies. Essential for manufacturing thin steel wires used in cables and springs.
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 die material composition (e.g
• tungsten carbide) and dimensions for accurate HTS classification to avoid misdeclaration penalties
• Obtain supplier certifications confirming the die is for metal drawing/extrusion, not machine-tool specific parts