6804.21.00.10 - Segments for circular sawblades, consisting of diamond agglomerated with metal

This HTS category, 6804.21.00.10, specifically covers segments designed for circular sawblades that are manufactured from diamond agglomerated with metal. These segments are the cutting portions of the sawblade and are typically brazed or otherwise attached to a core to form a complete circular sawblade. The primary function of these segments is for cutting various materials, and their composition of diamond embedded within a metallic matrix is a key defining characteristic.

It is important to distinguish these individual cutting segments from complete circular sawblades or articles where the diamond segments are already attached to a larger supporting structure, such as a steel plate. Sibling categories, such as 6804.21.00.20 and 6804.21.00.30, address complete articles that incorporate these segments, but are classified based on the integrated structure rather than the individual cutting elements themselves. Therefore, 6804.21.00.10 applies to the loose, unmounted diamond-metal segments intended for use in sawblade construction.

As this classification is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions. The classification of these diamond agglomerated metal segments rests on their inherent physical characteristics and intended use as components for cutting tools. The emphasis is on the material composition and form of the segments themselves, prior to their integration into a larger article.