Loading...
HSChapter 82
U.S. imports of unmounted cermet tool inserts — plates, sticks, and tips (HS 8209000060) totaled $9.4M in June 2026, traded with 35 countries.
Importers of Unmounted Cermet Tool Inserts — Plates, Sticks, and Tips paid $1.6M in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $9.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Unmounted Cermet Tool Inserts — Plates, Sticks, and Tips imports of $9.4M in June 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $7.5M.
Cermet 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.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
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.
Supplier Network
Get discovered by U.S. importers searching for HS 8209000060 — Unmounted Cermet Tool Inserts — Plates, Sticks, and Tips. Be the first supplier listed.
Monthly import values over time
No geographic breakdown available
U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN | $2.6M | $44K | -$2.5M |
| GERMANY | $1.7M | $260K | -$1.4M |
| CHINA | $1.4M | $138K | -$1.3M |
| CANADA | -- | $1.3M | +$1.3M |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $1.3M | +$1.3M |