8207.30.30 - Suitable for cutting metal, and parts thereof

This HTS category, 8207.30.30, specifically covers tools designed for pressing, stamping, or punching, provided they are suitable for cutting metal, along with their respective base metal parts. This designation emphasizes their primary function in metalworking operations where material is deformed or cut through forceful application. Examples within this classification include punch dies for metal forming, stamping dies for sheet metal, and cutting tools used in stamping presses.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 8207.30.60, which covers tools for pressing, stamping, or punching that are *not* suitable for cutting metal. The key differentiator lies in the cutting capability. While both categories deal with tools for applying force, 8207.30.30 is reserved for those that possess or are intended to perform a cutting function on metallic materials.

Within 8207.30.30, further subdivisions are made to differentiate between complete tools and their components. The subcategory 8207.30.30.20 encompasses the complete tools themselves, embodying the pressing, stamping, or punching action for metal cutting. Conversely, 8207.30.30.50 is designated for parts of these tools, such as punches, dies, or retaining elements, which are imported or exported separately but are integral to the functioning of the aforementioned tools.