8207.90.30.85 - Other

This HTS category, 8207.90.30.85, encompasses interchangeable cutting tools designed for use with hand tools, power-operated tools, or machine tools, where the cutting part contains a significant alloy content. Specifically, these tools are classified here if their cutting portion, by weight, includes over 0.2 percent of chromium, molybdenum, or tungsten, or over 0.1 percent of vanadium. This metallurgical composition is crucial for conferring enhanced hardness, wear resistance, and heat resistance to the cutting edge, enabling efficient material removal in various operations such as drilling, milling, turning, and screwdriving.

This classification distinguishes itself from its sibling category, 8207.90.30.30, which is exclusively for hobs and other gear cutting tools. While both are interchangeable cutting tools, the "Other" designation here signifies a broader range of cutting tool types that do not specifically fall under the specialized function of gear cutting. It also differs from the "For woodworking" sibling, which would be designated for tools primarily intended for cutting wood, irrespective of their alloy content.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus remains on the specific criteria of alloy content in the cutting part to ensure correct classification. Importers and exporters should carefully examine the material composition of their interchangeable cutting tools, particularly the percentage of chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, or vanadium in the cutting element, to determine if they meet the thresholds for this specific classification.