Cermet Grooving Tip from Japan
Unmounted rectangular cermet sticks for part-off and groove turning in CNC lathes. Used in bearing ring production for wear-resistant cuts. Falls under HTS 8209.00.00 as unmounted cermet tool plates.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label with exact width tolerance to confirm as precision tool tip
• Ensure no mounting hardware included to maintain 8209 status
• Provide fracture toughness data for quality verification