HS Code for Milling Cutters
The HS Code for milling cutters is 820770. The MFN duty rate for importing to the US is 5%.
| HS Code (6-digit) | 820770 |
|---|---|
| US HTS (10-digit) | 8207700000 |
| EU CN Code (8-digit) | 82077000 |
| US Duty Rate (MFN) | 5% |
| EU Duty Rate (MFN) | 2.7% |
| Chapter | 82 |
| Heading | 8207 |
| Last Updated | 2026-05 |
Description
Tools for milling
HS Code 820770 covers milling cutter tools with a US MFN duty rate of 5.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the material of milling cutter teeth affect their classification under HTS 820770?
Under HTS 8207.70, milling cutters with working parts made of materials like sintered metal carbide or diamond (e.g., polycrystalline diamond - PCD) are specifically classified here. In contrast, milling tools with cutting parts made entirely of ceramic materials are generally excluded and classified elsewhere in Chapter 69. The distinction is critical as the base material of the cutting teeth directly determines the correct subheading and duty rate.
What is a key customs risk for importing milling cutters under HTS 8207.70 regarding valuation and classification?
A primary risk is customs questioning the declared value if the milling cutters incorporate high-value carbide tips or advanced coatings, as this could lead to allegations of undervaluation. Additionally, inspectors may scrutinize whether the tools are correctly classified as finished milling cutters rather than parts or blanks, which carry different duty rates.
What additional costs, beyond the basic duty rate, should I expect when importing milling cutters under HTS 820.77?
Importers of milling cutters typically incur U.S. Merchandise Processing Fees (MPF) of 0.3464% of the entered value (minimum $29.22, maximum $634.62 per entry). Depending on the country of origin, goods may also be subject to countervailing duties or anti-dumping duties, such as those imposed on certain Chinese-made milling tools, which can add substantial cost beyond the standard MFN duty rate of 5% for this subheading.
Material Variants in Milling Cutter Classification
Milling cutters of heading 8207 are classified here regardless of material, provided the working part is made of cermets, diamond, or other sintered metal carbides (e.g., tungsten carbide). This is a key distinction from tools with working parts of base metals like steel or carbide-tipped inserts, which typically fall under heading 8207 but may have different subheadings. For example, milling cutters with working parts of agglomerated diamond or cubic boron nitride (CBN) are also classified here. The material of the cutter's body (shank) is generally not the determining factor; classification focuses on the composition of the cutting teeth or edges themselves.
Similar & Confused HTS Codes for Milling Cutters
Milling cutters under 8207.70 are most often confused with other cutting tools for metalworking. Key alternatives include heading 8207.70 for interchangeable tools, such as indexable inserts (e.g., 8207.70.3000), and heading 8466 for parts of machine tools. For non-interchangeable tools integrated into specific machines, classify under the machine's heading (e.g., 8459). Additionally, milling tools made of diamond or cubic boron nitride (CBN) belong in chapter 82 but may fall under 8207.70 or the more specific 8207.60.
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