Sintered Carbide Indexable Turning Insert from China
These are triangular or square-shaped inserts made from sintered tungsten carbide (cermet) used in lathe tools for metal cutting. They fit into tool holders for high-precision machining operations. Classified under HTS 8209.00.0030 due to their composition of sintered metal carbides and use as unmounted tips for tools.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.1%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify certification of sintered metal carbide composition via material safety data sheets to avoid reclassification
• Ensure inserts are unmounted and not pre-attached to holders, which could shift to heading 8207