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HSS Straight Shank Reamer Set from Japan

A set of high-speed steel (HSS) straight shank reamers designed for precision enlarging and finishing holes in metal workpieces. These interchangeable tools are used with hand-held power drills or machine tools for boring operations. Classified under HTS 8207.60.00.35 as reamers excluding gun reamers, due to their function in accurate hole sizing.

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 (e.g

• HSS vs cobalt) and dimensions for accurate HTS subheading; misclassification risks penalties

• Include detailed invoices specifying 'reamers for metalworking, not gun reamers' to avoid reclassification as parts

• Comply with ISO standards documentation for precision tools; common pitfall is omitting country-of-melt for steel content