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U.S. imports of plates, sticks, tips and similar tool inserts, unmounted, of cermets (HS 820900) totaled $109.4M in April 2026, traded with 41 countries.
Importers of Plates, Sticks, Tips and Similar Tool Inserts, Unmounted, of Cermets paid $14.5M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $99.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Plates, Sticks, Tips and Similar Tool Inserts, Unmounted, of Cermets imports of $109.4M in April 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $93.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCermet and sintered carbide tool inserts — indexable tips, plates, and sticks used in turning, milling, and boring operations — are classified here based on material composition: sintered carbides (8209000030) versus other cermet compositions (8209000060). Israel leads US imports under this heading, a reflection of its advanced cutting-tool manufacturing sector, with Germany, Sweden, and Japan also prominent as precision-tooling exporters. These inserts are subject to Section 301 tariffs when sourced from China.
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The US schedule separates inserts of sintered metal carbides (8209000030) from those of other cermet compositions (8209000060). Sintered carbides are typically tungsten carbide-based, while other cermets may incorporate titanium carbide, titanium nitride, or ceramic-metal composites. The material composition certificate or manufacturer's specification sheet is the primary document for making this determination.
Israel hosts globally recognized cutting-tool manufacturers with deep R&D investment in carbide and cermet insert technology. These companies have established strong distribution networks in the US industrial tooling market, which accounts for Israel's prominent position in import data for this heading.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8209000030 | PLTS STCKS TPS ETC FOR TOOLS UNMNTD OF SNTRD CRBDS | $100.9M | 14.59% | $13.3M |
| 8209000060 | PLATES STICKS TIPS ETC FOR TOOLS UNMNTD OF CERMETS | $8.5M | 15.05% | $1.2M |
PLTS STCKS TPS ETC FOR TOOLS UNMNTD OF SNTRD CRBDS
PLATES STICKS TIPS ETC FOR TOOLS UNMNTD OF CERMETS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8209000030 | PLTS STCKS TPS ETC FOR TOOLS UNMNTD OF SNTRD CRBDS | $41.4M |
| 8209000060 | PLATES STICKS TIPS ETC FOR TOOLS UNMNTD OF CERMETS | $4.6M |
PLTS STCKS TPS ETC FOR TOOLS UNMNTD OF SNTRD CRBDS
310.0K kg
PLATES STICKS TIPS ETC FOR TOOLS UNMNTD OF CERMETS
4.9K kg
TOOLS FOR PRESSING, STAMPING OR PUNCHING, B M PTS
HS 820730
TOOLS FOR DRILLING OTHER THAN ROCK DRILL, B M PTS
HS 820750
HANDTOOLS NESOI, AND PARTS, OF BASE METAL
HS 820559
RAZORS
HS 821210
INTERCHANGEABLE TOOLS NESOI, AND PARTS, BASE MTL
HS 820790
SCKT WRNCHS W/WO HNDLS,DRVS,A EXTNSNS,PTS, BS MTL
HS 820420
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $25.9M | $9.8M | -$16.0M |
| Texas | $24.2M | $2.9M | -$21.3M |
| North Carolina | $16.1M | $1.4M | -$14.7M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO, IL | $16.9M | $9.4M | -$7.4M |
| CLEVELAND, OH | $8.8M | $15.1M | +$6.3M |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $17.8M | $4.5M | -$13.3M |