1/2 Inch Cobalt Brad Point Drill

Heavy-duty 1/2 inch brad point bit with cobalt-molybdenum alloy exceeding 0.2% for heat resistance in dense hardwoods like oak. Twist drill design with parabolic flutes classifies under HTS 8207.50.20.45 for non-rock drilling tools.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8207.50.60.00Higher: 40.2% vs 40%

If vanadium content ≤0.1%

Threshold not met shifts to other high-speed steel drills without vanadium spec.

8467.91.01.00Lower: 17.5% vs 40%

If imported as parts of CNC woodworking machines

Machine-specific tooling classifies under Chapter 84 as parts of machine-tools.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Cobalt content qualifies as >0.2% Mo; retain spectrographic analysis for CBP audits

Avoid generic 'drill bit' descriptions—specify 'brad point twist for wood' on commercial invoice

Country-of-melt origin critical for HSS; declare accurately to comply with steel marking rules