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Carbide Tipped Drill Bit

An interchangeable drill bit for machine-tools with a cutting edge tipped in tungsten carbide, exceeding 0.2% tungsten by weight. Falls under HTS 8207.90.30.85 for its high-alloy cutting part used in drilling metal or earth boring. Widely used in CNC machining and industrial drilling operations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+37.5%42.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8207.50.20Same rate: 42.5%

If primarily of tool steel with specified alloy limits

Tools of base metal with defined cutting edges but lower alloys go to specific subheadings.

8207.19.30Same rate: 42.5%

If rock drilling or earth boring tools with similar alloys

Specialized boring tools are separated even if interchangeable.

8431.49.90Higher: 50% vs 42.5%

If sold as parts for earth boring machinery

End-use as machinery parts overrides general tool classification.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include lab analysis reports proving tungsten content to substantiate the alloy classification

• Label tools clearly as 'interchangeable for machine-tools' to differentiate from handtool bits