High-Speed Steel Turning Insert from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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