Punch Press Die Blade from Japan
Carbide punch blade for turret punch presses in sheet metal fabrication. HTS 8208.90.60.00 covers it as a cutting blade for mechanical punching appliances. Geometry optimized for high-cycle perforation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document punch tonnage and material gauge range
• Declare as 'machine die component' not hand tool