8207.80 - Tools for turning:

HTS code 8207.80 encompasses interchangeable tools specifically designed for turning operations. This includes a wide array of cutting tools used in lathes and other turning machinery, whether manually operated or power-driven. The fundamental purpose of these tools is to remove material from a workpiece by rotating either the tool or the workpiece, thereby shaping it to precise dimensions. Examples include various types of turning inserts, solid carbide and high-speed steel turning tools, and specialized form tools used for creating specific profiles.

This category is distinct from its siblings, such as tools for drilling (8207.50) or tools for tapping and threading (8207.40), by its exclusive focus on the material removal process characteristic of turning. While tools for pressing or punching (8207.30) also involve shaping, they typically do so through deformation rather than cutting. Similarly, dies for drawing or extruding metal (8207.20) are used for shaping through plastic deformation rather than rotational cutting.

Within HTS 8207.80, subcategories are further delineated based on the composition of the cutting part. Code 8207.80.30.00 specifically addresses tools where the cutting element contains a significant proportion of high-strength alloying elements such as chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, or vanadium, indicative of advanced material compositions for enhanced performance and durability in demanding turning applications. The residual category, 8207.80.60.00, covers all other turning tools not meeting these specific material criteria.