High-Vanadium Woodruff Keyseat Cutter from Japan
Specialized keyseat cutter with over 0.1% vanadium HSS for cutting woodruff keys in shafts. Classified under HTS 8207.70.30 for alloyed cutting performance in precision keyseating. Essential for automotive transmission and machinery shaft work.
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
• Match cutter diameter to keyseat size standards in technical descriptions
• Provide wear test data demonstrating alloy benefits for classification support
• Distinguish from slitting saws by primary keyseating function