Cermet Planing Machine from China
Small planer equipped with cermet cutting inserts for machining cermet workpieces in tooling shops. HTS 8461.90.60.20 specifically covers machines working cermets by metal removal, valued under $3,025. Used for finishing ceramic-metal composite dies.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide cermet workpiece samples and insert specifications to prove cermet working capability
• Declare cutting insert composition (tungsten carbide/cermet) separately for accurate valuation
• Include vibration isolation specs for precision cermet surface finishing