Vanadium Alloy Ball Nose End Mill from Japan
A 1/4-inch ball nose end mill with HSS containing over 0.1% vanadium for superior edge retention in 3D contour milling. HTS 8207.70.30.60 applies for its milling function and vanadium-enriched cutting part on machine-tools. Commonly used in mold and die making.
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
• Conduct metallurgical analysis if challenged; CBP may test for vanadium threshold compliance
• Use HTS advisory rulings for custom alloys to preempt disputes on 'cutting part' definition