1/2 Inch Tungsten Carbide Tipped Masonry Drill Bit from Japan
A 1/2-inch diameter drill bit with tungsten carbide cutting inserts exceeding 0.2% tungsten by weight, suitable for drilling into concrete or brick in non-rock applications. Falls under HTS 8207.50.20.80 due to its high tungsten content and design as an interchangeable tool for hand or power drills, excluding rock drilling. Provides superior wear resistance for construction tasks.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require supplier specs showing tungsten percentage; label clearly as 'for drilling other than rock'
• Pitfall: confusing with rock drill bits leading to incorrect Chapter 82 hierarchy