Sintered Tungsten Carbide Drill Tip from China

Replaceable drill point inserts made from sintered tungsten carbide for indexable drilling tools. Used in deep-hole drilling for tough metals. HTS 8209.00.0030 applies to these unmounted cermet tips.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Declare ISO insert designations (e.g

APMT) to aid customs in verifying tool tip status

Provide supplier affidavits confirming >90% sintered carbide content

Watch for reclassification if tips exceed certain sizes suggesting sticks rather than tips