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Forstner Bit for Cabinetry

Forstner drill bit for flat-bottomed overlapping holes in cabinet doors and plywood. Wood-specific rim and spur design precludes metal use. HTS 8207.50.80.00 classification for woodworking drills.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.9%+37.5%40.4%
🇲🇽Mexico2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇨🇦Canada2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8207.50.40Higher: 45.9% vs 40.4%

If iridium-coated for aluminum

Special coatings for light metal cabinet hardware change classification.

8205.51Lower: 16.2% vs 40.4%

If for router/milling

Forstner-style milling cutters go to heading 8205.

4418Lower: 15.7% vs 40.4%

If producer gas tools

Certain wood tool sets may align with Chapter 44 if gas-powered.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Catalog descriptions limiting to wood/laminate prevent metal misclass

• Size range declaration; large diameters (>2") may trigger machine-tool review

• Bundled sets report total pieces per statistical note