HSS Cobalt Jobber Drill Bit Set from China
A set of high-speed steel (HSS) jobber-length drill bits with 8% cobalt alloy, containing over 0.2% molybdenum for enhanced heat resistance and durability. Classified under HTS 8207.50.20.80 as interchangeable drilling tools with cutting edges meeting the specified alloy thresholds for chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, or vanadium. Designed for use in hand drills or machine tools for metalworking.
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
• Verify alloy composition via material certificates to confirm >0.2% Mo or Cr; declare as 'interchangeable tools for drilling, not rock drilling'
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as plain carbon steel bits under 8207.50.40