8207.90.45.00 - Suitable for cutting metal, and parts thereof 🖩

This HTS category, 8207.90.45.00, specifically covers interchangeable tools designed for cutting metal, along with their corresponding parts. These tools are intended for use with hand-operated tools, power-operated tools, or machine tools. Examples include drill bits, milling cutters, saw blades, and punches, provided their primary function is the cutting of metal. The classification hinges on the tool's ability to perform a cutting action on metallic materials.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, "Not suitable for cutting metal, and parts thereof" (8207.90.30.00). While both fall under "Other interchangeable tools," this node is exclusively for tools designed for metal cutting. Tools designed for cutting materials other than metal, such as wood, plastic, or composite materials, would be classified under the sibling category. Similarly, general-purpose tools that may incidentally cut metal but are not specifically designed for that purpose would likely be excluded.

As this node is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is final at this level, and the determination rests solely on whether the interchangeable tool or its part is suitable for cutting metal. The scope encompasses a wide array of cutting implements, emphasizing their utility in metalworking processes.