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%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

8207.50.20Same rate: 40%

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: 40%

If rock drilling or earth boring tools with similar alloys

Specialized boring tools are separated even if interchangeable.

8431.49.90Lower: 35% vs 40%

If sold as parts for earth boring machinery

End-use as machinery parts overrides general tool classification.

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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