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

40%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

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