High-Speed Steel Turning Insert from Japan
A carbide-tipped indexable insert for lathes with a cutting edge containing over 0.2% chromium and 0.1% vanadium by weight, used for precision metal turning operations. It falls under HTS 8207.80.30.00 due to its high-alloy cutting part designed for durability in machining. These inserts are interchangeable for hand or power-operated tools.
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
• Verify alloy composition certificates to confirm chromium/molybdenum/tungsten/vanadium levels exceed thresholds for this subheading
• Ensure tools are marked as 'interchangeable for machine-tools' to avoid misclassification as finished handtools