Carbide Punch Die Insert from Japan
A precision carbide insert used in punching machines to cut clean holes in sheet metal. It fits into larger punch assemblies for high-volume metal fabrication. Classified under HTS 8207.30.30.50 as a part suitable for cutting metal in pressing, stamping, or punching tools.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify material composition (e.g
• tungsten carbide) and certify it's specifically for metal-cutting punches to avoid reclassification
• Provide engineering drawings or machine compatibility specs as documentation to prove it's a interchangeable tool part
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; similar-looking parts may fall under cheaper headings if not proven for punching