3/8 Inch High-Speed Steel Brad Point Bit from Japan
Precision 3/8 inch brad point twist drill bit made from M2 high-speed steel with elevated chromium content, designed for accurate woodworking holes in furniture making. Falls under HTS 8207.50.20.45 due to its twist drill configuration and alloy composition exceeding chromium threshold. Provides chip-breaking flutes and lip spurs for splinter-free performance.
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 material test reports (MTRs) confirming alloy percentages during customs entry to substantiate high-alloy classification
• Label packaging clearly as 'woodworking brad point twist drills' to distinguish from metalworking or masonry bits
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