U.S. imports of Unmounted Cermet Tool Inserts — Plates, Sticks, and Tips (HS 8209000060) totaled $8.6M in August 2026, imported from 35 countries.
Importers of Unmounted Cermet Tool Inserts — Plates, Sticks, and Tips paid $1.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.21% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCermet cutting inserts — plates, sticks, and tips made from ceramic-metal composite materials — are precision tooling components used in high-speed machining of hardened steels, cast iron, and heat-resistant alloys where conventional carbide tools underperform. Classified at 8209000060, these unmounted inserts are a key input for aerospace, automotive, and precision-parts manufacturing. Importers should note that cermet tooling from certain origins may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, and the distinction between cermet (ceramic-metal composite) and cemented carbide (tungsten carbide) is critical to correct classification.
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Average import price $324.38/kg · 549 import shipments a month
Cermets are composites of ceramic compounds (typically titanium carbonitride) bonded with a metallic phase, while cemented carbide inserts are predominantly tungsten carbide in a cobalt binder. The two materials classify under different 10-digit lines within heading 8209, so the material composition must be confirmed with the manufacturer before filing an entry.
Depending on the country of origin, cermet inserts may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify current trade-remedy applicability for their specific supplier country with a licensed customs broker prior to importation.
Statistical number 2 of 2 in subheading 820900
Statistical number 8209000060 · $8.6M of $142.2M
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Japan and Germany together supply 44% of it. China pays 42.1% duty; Austria 9.9%.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 820900 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 820900 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
ImportsExports
Imports
$8.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.5MYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountThrough August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported, exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.