Cermet Drilling Tip Insert from Germany
Unmounted cylindrical cermet sticks used as drill point inserts for deep-hole drilling in tough materials. Provide extended tool life in automotive crankshaft production. Covered by HTS 8209.00.00 as cermet tool tips.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document exact cermet grade (e.g
• CT510) to prevent reclassification as tungsten carbide under same heading but different stats
• Confirm unmounted status; pre-sharpened mounted drills go to 8207.50
• Maintain traceability certificates for aerospace-qualified cermets