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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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