8209.00.00
Plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of cermets
This code covers unmounted plates, sticks, and tips for tools made of cermets. Use this code when importing these tool components, keeping in mind that most trade partners face a 4.60% duty, while those with free trade agreements (like Australia or Japan) may have duty-free access, as detailed in the chapter notes.

Detailed information for HTS Code 8209.00.00
This duty applies to tools, implements, cutlery, and related parts of base metal, metal carbides, or cermets, as covered in Chapter 82. Code 8209.00.00 specifically covers unmounted plates, sticks, and tips for tools made of cermets. This code further breaks down into 8209.00.00.30 for items made of sintered metal carbides and 8209.00.00.60 for those made of other cermets; use the appropriate suffix to specify the material composition of the tool parts. Statistical reporting requires specifying the material composition with either .30 or .60.
| Chapter | Chapter 82 - Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal |
| Section | Section XV - Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal |
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4.60%
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 8209.00.00 and its subdivisions (8209.00.00.30 and 8209.00.00.60) is 4.60%, applying to imports from countries without a specified preferential trade agreement. However, several countries (A, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, JP, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) qualify for a free (0%) duty rate under specific FTA or preference programs. All imports under this HTS code must be reported in kilograms (kg). The special rate applies only to eligible goods originating from the listed countries, contingent upon meeting the requirements of the relevant trade agreement or preference program.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 60%
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Code subdivisions
8209.00.00.30
Plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of cermets > Of sintered metal carbides
8209.00.00.60
Plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of cermets > Of other cermets
Chapter & section notes
Chapter notes
Section notes
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November 15, 2025
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