Cermet Indexable Turning Insert from Japan
Unmounted triangular-shaped cermet plates used as cutting inserts for lathe turning tools in metalworking. Made from ceramic-metal composites for high wear resistance and precision machining of steels. Classified under HTS 8209.00.00 as unmounted tool tips of cermets.
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
• Verify cermet composition via material certification to confirm classification under 8209; sintered ceramics may shift to 6804
• Ensure inserts are unmounted and sold individually, not pre-attached to tool holders which classify under 8207
• Provide ISO geometry standards in documentation to avoid misclassification as general tool parts