About HS Code 820900
This HS code covers unmounted plates, sticks, tips, and similar components made from sintered metal carbides or cermets, which are specifically designed to be incorporated into tools. These materials are highly valued in manufacturing for their exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and ability to maintain integrity at high temperatures, making them indispensable for high-performance cutting, drilling, and milling operations, particularly in metalworking. International trade involves a specialized supply chain where manufacturers of these advanced materials provide components to toolmakers globally. Importers are typically countries with robust manufacturing and machining sectors that rely on high-quality tooling for their production processes. Exporters are often nations with advanced materials science and sophisticated production capabilities for these specialized components. Key aspects include the specific composition of the carbide or cermet, grain size, and geometric precision, which directly impact the performance and lifespan of the finished tools.
Products Under This Code
Tungsten carbide inserts, cermet tips for turning tools, carbide rods for end mills, brazed carbide tips, indexable carbide inserts (unmounted), carbide wear plates, solid carbide blanks
Real World Examples
Sandvik Coromant carbide inserts (unmounted), Kennametal carbide blanks, Iscar cermet tips, Sumitomo Electric carbide rods, Ceratizit carbide plates
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 8207 (interchangeable tools) if they are already mounted or clearly designed for a specific machine tool, or with raw materials in Chapter 28 or 72 if not clearly identifiable as tool components.
Products Classified Under 8209.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Metals & Metal Products industry.
Trade Overview
China, Germany, and Japan are leading exporters, supplying manufacturing hubs like the USA, South Korea, and India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 820900?
HS code 820900 covers: Tools; plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of sintered metal carbides or cermets. This HS code covers unmounted plates, sticks, tips, and similar components made from sintered metal carbides or cermets, which are specifically designed to be incorporated into tools. These materials are highly valued in manufacturing for their exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and ability to maintain integrity at high temperatures, making them indispensable for high-performance cutting, drilling, and milling operations, particularly in metalworking. International trade involves a specialized supply chain where manufacturers of these advanced materials provide components to toolmakers globally. Importers are typically countries with robust manufacturing and machining sectors that rely on high-quality tooling for their production processes. Exporters are often nations with advanced materials science and sophisticated production capabilities for these specialized components. Key aspects include the specific composition of the carbide or cermet, grain size, and geometric precision, which directly impact the performance and lifespan of the finished tools.
What products fall under HS code 820900?
Tungsten carbide inserts, cermet tips for turning tools, carbide rods for end mills, brazed carbide tips, indexable carbide inserts (unmounted), carbide wear plates, solid carbide blanks
What are common misclassifications for HS code 820900?
Can be confused with 8207 (interchangeable tools) if they are already mounted or clearly designed for a specific machine tool, or with raw materials in Chapter 28 or 72 if not clearly identifiable as tool components.
How is HS code 820900 structured?
HS code 820900 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (82) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.