Sintered Carbide Indexable Turning Insert from Japan
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 — 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
• 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