Molybdenum-Enhanced Ball Nose End Mill from China
Ball nose end mill with molybdenum-alloyed cutting edges exceeding 0.2% by weight for 3D contour milling. Falls under HTS 8207.70.30 for its specialized alloy composition providing superior tool life in contoured surfaces. Essential for die and mold contouring in manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Maintain records of spectrometry tests proving alloy thresholds for potential CBP verification
• Specify diameter, flute count, and reach in commercial invoices for accurate valuation
• Separate shipments of tools from consumables to avoid set classification issues