Impact of Tariffs on Carbide Tooling Prices

Recent import tariffs and global trade uncertainty have created challenges across many industries — and the carbide tooling industry has been hit especially hard.

The primary raw material in carbide cutting tools is tungsten carbide, and over 80% of the world’s tungsten supply comes from China:

These tariffs have led many manufacturers to raise prices. Some are adding tariff surcharges directly to our invoices, while others are implementing more frequent price increases — often with little notice. We do our best to communicate price increases on our home page as soon as possible, so you can plan your tooling purchases accordingly.

At Carbide Depot, we’re committed to transparent pricing:

  • No gimmicks. No hidden charges. No tariff surcharges added to your invoices.
  • The price you see is the price you pay.
  • We only raise our prices when suppliers raise theirs.

If you have questions about pricing on a specific product or brand, feel free to reach out to us anytime:

sales@carbidedepot.com
205-942-6005

We appreciate your continued support, and we trust that the market will stabilize soon. Thank you for choosing Carbide Depot.