Machinist's Square File from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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