M42 HSS Cobalt Turning Bit from Mexico
M42 high-speed steel bit with cobalt, molybdenum, and tungsten alloys exceeding HTS 8207.80.30.00 thresholds for lathe turning. Provides heat resistance for roughing operations. Standard for job shops.
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
• Standard M42 composition universally accepted; minimal testing needed
• Square/rectangular bits easier to classify than round
• Bulk packaging reduces per-unit duty assessment