8207.50.20.45 - Brad point

This HTS category, 8207.50.20.45, specifically classifies "brad point" drill bits. These are characterized by their pointed tip, which has spurs or lips that score the wood surface before the main cutting edges engage, thus creating a cleaner hole and preventing splintering. This design is particularly suited for woodworking applications, offering improved accuracy and finish compared to standard twist drills.

The distinction between this category and its sibling, 8207.50.20.55 ("Other"), lies in the precise design of the cutting tip. While the "Other" category would encompass drill bits for various purposes or those with different tip geometries not specifically defined as brad points, this category is exclusively for those brad point configurations. The parent category, covering tools for drilling (excluding rock drilling), establishes the broad context for all these items, but the distinction at this level hinges on the specialized brad point feature.

As a leaf node in the HTS, 8207.50.20.45 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification of a tool under this heading relies solely on its identification as a brad point drill bit, which falls under the umbrella of cutting tools for drilling with a cutting part containing specific alloys as defined in the parent headings.