High-Speed Steel End Mill 1/2 Inch Diameter from Mexico
A 1/2 inch diameter end milling cutter made from high-speed steel (HSS) with 4 flutes, designed for general-purpose milling in CNC machines and manual mills. It features a flat end for plunging and side milling operations on metals like aluminum and steel. Classified under HTS 8207.70.60.30 as an end milling cutter for machine tools.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify tool material composition (e.g
• HSS vs carbide) and dimensions for accurate HTS classification to avoid misdeclaration penalties
• Include detailed technical specs like flute count, shank diameter, and helix angle in commercial invoices for customs valuation
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards for cutting tools; common pitfall is undervaluing based on retail packaging instead of bulk import