1/2 Inch Cobalt Brad Point Drill from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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