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The tariff classification of tool blanks from the U.S. and other countries
Issued April 2, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8209.00.0030
Headings: 8209
Product description
The blanks, made in the U.S., are in the form of rods approximately 1 ½” long by 1/8” in diameter. The various part numbers differ in their grade or material specifications.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the tungsten carbide tool blanks will be 8209.00.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of cermets.
Full text
NY J81911 April 2, 2003 CLA-2-82:RR:NC:1:104 J81911 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8209.00.0030 Mr. Craig M. Schau Emery Customs Brokers 6940A Engle Road Middleburg Hts., OH 44130 RE: The tariff classification of tool blanks from the U.S. and other countries Dear Mr. Schau: In your letter dated March 5, 2003 on behalf of Rogers Tool Works, Inc. of Rogers Arkansas you requested a tariff classification ruling. Samples of tungsten carbide tool blanks, part numbers P4608H1250F01R, P71007R, P4606H1250F02R, P4606H1250F01 and T2587110R have been provided. The blanks, made in the U.S., are in the form of rods approximately 1 ½” long by 1/8” in diameter. The various part numbers differ in their grade or material specifications. You state that the blanks are produced out of a carbide powder also manufactured in the U.S. You have since confirmed by your e-mail of March 31, 2003 that the blanks are all made of sintered tungsten carbide. At present, your client manufactures these blanks in the U.S. and ships them overseas where they are subject to grinding, fluting, pointing, washing/rinsing, inspection, ringing, and packing and labeling. The resulting drill bits, router bits, etc. will be used for printed circuit board production. The bits are the subject of a separate ruling request. The applicable subheading for the tungsten carbide tool blanks will be 8209.00.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of cermets. The general rate of duty will be 4.6 percent. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Robert Losche at 646-733-3011. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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