Machinist's Square File

Narrow square-section file for filing square holes and slots in metal machining. As an interchangeable tool for hand or light machine use, it falls under HTS 8207.90.15.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.6%+35.0%36.6%
🇲🇽Mexico1.6%+10.0%11.6%
🇨🇦Canada1.6%+10.0%11.6%
🇩🇪Germany1.6%+10.0%11.6%
🇯🇵Japan1.6%+10.0%11.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8207.40.30Higher: 40.7% vs 36.6%

If functioning as a broach for metal forming

Dies for drawing/extruding and broaches have dedicated subheadings.

8208.90.30Lower: 35% vs 36.6%

If for heavy industrial machine-tool squaring tools

Machine-tool exclusive tools move to 8208.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include tolerance specs (e.g

±0.001 inch) to justify precision tool status

Avoid mixing with dies; separate packing prevents 8207.40 confusion

Country-specific quotas apply; check MFN vs preferential rates

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