8207.20.00.40 - Other dies 🖩

This HTS category, "Other dies" under 8207.20.00.40, encompasses a broad range of interchangeable dies that are specifically designed for drawing or extruding metal. These dies are essential components of tooling for both hand-operated and power-driven tools, as well as machine tools. They are utilized to shape metal by reducing its cross-sectional area through tensile forces (drawing) or by forcing it through a shaped opening (extruding). Examples include dies used for forming wire, rods, tubes, and various profiles from metallic materials.

This classification distinguishes itself from its sibling, 8207.20.00.30, "Diamond wire drawing dies." While both relate to dies for metal, the "Other dies" category specifically excludes those where diamonds are the primary functional material for the drawing surface. Similarly, it is distinct from 8207.20.00.70, which covers only parts of dies, rather than the complete die itself. The defining characteristic here is the die's function in metal deformation through drawing or extrusion, excluding specialized die types or their constituent components.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges on the precise nature and intended use of the die. Importers and exporters must verify that the die's design and function align with the principles of metal drawing or extruding, and that it does not fall under more specific classifications such as those for diamond dies or for other types of interchangeable tools for which separate HTS provisions exist.