Carbide Tipped Roughing End Mill from Japan
A 3/4-inch roughing end mill with carbide inserts containing tungsten carbide (over 0.2% tungsten by weight) for heavy material removal in milling operations. Classified under HTS 8207.70.30.60 due to its high tungsten content in the cutting part and use as an interchangeable tool for machine-tools. Suited for roughing cuts on ferrous metals.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain supplier affidavits on exact % tungsten/chromium in carbide tips to support high-alloy subheading
• Label shipments clearly as 'interchangeable milling tools' to prevent reclassification as finished machine components