SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of drilling, threading & tapping tools (SITC 69541) totaled $818K in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Drilling, Threading & Tapping Tools paid $189K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 25% on $758K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDrill bits, taps, dies, and threading tools serve as precision cutting consumables in metalworking, construction, and electronics manufacturing, where dimensional tolerances and material grade directly affect product selection. Antidumping duty orders have historically targeted certain drill bit categories from specific origins, making origin verification and scope analysis a critical step before importation. The broad range of materials — high-speed steel, carbide, cobalt alloy — means that material composition can shift both the classification and the applicable trade-remedy exposure.
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Both carbide-tipped and high-speed steel drill bits fall within this SITC category, but at the HTS level they may be classified under different tariff lines based on material composition. Importers should confirm the specific 10-digit HTS code for each material type, as antidumping duty orders may apply to one material grade but not another.
Antidumping orders on certain drill bits and cutting tools have been in place for goods from specific countries. Scope determinations can be narrow — covering only certain diameter ranges or material grades — so importers should request a scope ruling from the Department of Commerce or consult a trade attorney if their product specifications are near the boundary of an existing order.
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