8207.90.75 - Other

This category, HTS Code 8207.90.75, encompasses "Other" interchangeable tools and their base metal parts that are not suitable for cutting metal. This is a residual classification, meaning it applies to interchangeable tools not specifically enumerated in preceding subheadings within 8207.90. For instance, this would include tools designed for operations like pressing, stamping, or tapping, where the primary function is not to remove material through cutting action.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8207.90.60 ("For handtools, and parts thereof"), is crucial. While 8207.90.60 specifically addresses interchangeable tools intended for use with hand tools, 8207.90.75 covers a broader scope of interchangeable tools and parts that may be used with either hand tools or machine tools, provided they are not designed for cutting metal. The key differentiating factor remains the primary operational purpose: non-cutting versus cutting.

Within this "Other" classification (8207.90.75), further subdivisions exist to refine the classification. These include 8207.90.75.45 for "Cutterheads with interchangeable tools," which are specialized heads that themselves hold multiple interchangeable tools for specific machining operations, and 8207.90.75.85 for "Other," which captures any remaining interchangeable tools and parts not otherwise specified. These subcategories allow for greater precision in identifying the exact nature and intended use of the non-cutting interchangeable tools.