Cermet Drilling Tip Insert from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

14.6%

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

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