Piercing Die Plug for Extrusion from Japan
Specialized plug used in piercing dies for starting hollow extrusion processes in metal tube production. Withstands initial billet penetration forces. HTS 8207.20.00.70 for such extruding die parts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Document piercing-specific geometry vs general plugs
• Include wear rate data showing tool steel necessity
• Check origin marking for 'substantial transformation'