High-Speed Steel Metal Punch Die Set from Japan
A matched set of high-speed steel punch and die used in punch presses to shear metal blanks for automotive parts production. Classified under HTS 8207.30.30 due to its design for metal cutting via punching in industrial presses. Provides precise clearance for burr-free cuts on mild steel up to 1/4 inch thick.
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
• Provide punch press compatibility specs and metal-cutting test data in import docs to confirm 'suitable for cutting metal' criterion
• Label sets clearly as 'punch and die for metal cutting' to prevent splitting into individual components under different subheadings
• Watch for quotas on high-speed steel imports; declare HSS alloy composition accurately to avoid penalties