HSS Tap for M6 Threads from Japan
A high-speed steel tap designed for cutting internal M6 metric threads in metal workpieces. It contains over 0.2% chromium and over 0.1% vanadium in the cutting edges, qualifying it for this HTS subheading. Used in manual or machine tapping operations for precision threading.
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 alloy composition certificates to confirm chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, or vanadium levels meet the >0.2% or >0.1% thresholds
• Include detailed technical specs and material analysis in import documentation to avoid misclassification as lower-duty basic taps
• Ensure tools are marked as 'interchangeable for machine tools' if applicable to prevent reclassification under handtool parts