Cermet Drilling Tip Insert from Japan
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 — 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
• 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