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High-Speed Steel Keyway Broach from Japan

A precision tool made from high-speed steel used for cutting keyways in gears, pulleys, and shafts during machining operations. It falls under HTS 8207.60.00.30 as a broach, specifically designed for broaching internal slots in machine components. Essential for automotive and industrial manufacturing.

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

• Verify tool material composition (e.g

• HSS vs. carbide) for accurate HTS classification and provide mill test certificates

• Ensure proper documentation of end-use as machine-tool accessory to avoid misclassification as handtool parts

• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain steel tools from specific countries like China