High-Speed Steel End Mill from China
A 1/2-inch diameter, 4-flute end mill designed for CNC milling machines, featuring a cutting edge with high-speed steel alloyed with over 0.2% molybdenum for enhanced wear resistance. It falls under HTS 8207.70.30.60 as an interchangeable milling tool with specified alloy content exceeding the chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, or vanadium thresholds. Ideal for aluminum and steel machining in precision manufacturing.
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% Cr/Mo/W or >0.1% V for correct classification; misclassification risks penalties
• Include detailed technical specs and end-use declarations in entry docs to avoid scrutiny from CBP on interchangeable tool status