Chapter 8203 — Customs Tariff Headings

8203.20.00Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools

8203.30Metal cutting shears and similar tools

8203.40.00Pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools

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Products classified under Tariff item 82.03

Bahco 250mm Half-Round Rasp

A 25 cm half-round rasp for wood sculpting and metal deburring, with coarse and fine sides. It is classified under tariff item 8203.10.00 as a rasp of base metal, a hand tool for shaping materials.

A 9-inch (22.9 cm) half-round rasp with a curved profile for shaping wood and soft metals. Its length exceeds 17 cm, placing it in the category of files and rasps over 17 cm under tariff item 8203.10.00.

Craftsman 9-Inch Flat File

A 23 cm flat file with double-cut pattern for general filing of flat surfaces on ferrous metals. It falls under tariff item 8203.10.00 as a file of base metal, used in automotive and metalworking applications.

Dremel 215mm Wood Rasp

A 21.5 cm wood rasp, hand-held despite the brand name, used for shaping and smoothing wood. It is classified under tariff item 8203.10.00 as a rasp of base metal, a hand tool for woodworking.

Eclipse 15 cm Needle File Set (Individual)

A single 15 cm needle file from a precision set, used for intricate metal filing in jewelry making and fine craftwork. It is classified under tariff item 8203.10.00 as a file or similar hand tool of base metal, with a working surface of steel.

Eclipse 300mm Engineer’s File

A 30 cm double-cut engineer's file for heavy material removal in engineering workshops. It is classified under tariff item 8203.10.00 as a file of base metal, designed for hand use in metalworking.

Eclipse 3.5-Inch Jeweler's Rasp

A compact 3.5-inch (8.9 cm) rasp made of hardened steel, designed for smoothing edges in jewelry and small crafts. Its short length under 11 cm qualifies it as a similar tool to files and rasps under tariff item 8203.10.00.

Facom 20cm Cabinet Rasp

A 20 cm cabinet rasp with progressive tooth pattern for fine woodworking and pattern making. It falls under tariff item 8203.10.00 as a rasp of base metal, a hand tool for shaping wood.

Facom 2.5-Inch Precision File

An ultra-short 2.5-inch (6.4 cm) precision file intended for watchmaking and micro-work. Its length under 11 cm places it in the category of files and rasps under 11 cm under tariff item 8203.10.00.

Industrial 24-Inch Long Bastard File

A 61 cm extra-long bastard file for large surfaces, used in heavy-duty metalworking and woodworking. It is classified under tariff item 8203.10.00 as a file of base metal, a hand tool for material removal.

Irwin 10-Inch Mill File

A tapered mill file of 25 cm length with single-cut teeth for finishing and sharpening tools like saws and chisels. It is classified under tariff item 8203.10.00 as a file of base metal, a hand tool for precision work.

Irwin 14 cm Taper File

A 14 cm triangular taper file used for sharpening saw teeth and woodworking tools. It falls under tariff item 8203.10.00 as a file with a working surface of base metal, designed for hand use.

Irwin 7.5-Inch Flat File

A 7.5-inch (19 cm) flat file for general surface filing on metals and wood. Its length exceeds 17 cm, classifying it under tariff item 8203.10.00 for files over 17 cm.

Klein Tools 13-Inch Cabinet File

A 33 cm cabinet file with a 15 cm working length, smooth-cut for fine woodworking. It is classified under tariff item 8203.10.00 as a file of base metal, regardless of the overall length, since the tariff item covers all files, rasps and similar tools.

Klein Tools 4-Inch Rasp

A 4-inch (10.2 cm) rasp designed for deburring conduit in electrical work. Its length under 11 cm qualifies it as a similar tool to files and rasps under tariff item 8203.10.00.

Klein Tools 8-Inch Needle File Set Individual Large File

A 20 cm long individual flat needle file from a set, used for precision filing in tight spaces like jewelry making. It is classified under tariff item 8203.10.00 as a file of base metal, a hand tool for fine work.

Knipex 10-Inch Mini File

A 10 cm mini file designed for compact tool kits, precisely at the limit for files under 11 cm. It falls under tariff item 8203.10.00 as a similar tool to files and rasps.

Knipex 250mm Rasp File

A 250 mm heavy-duty rasp for construction site use on wood and soft metals. It is classified under tariff item 8203.10.00 as a rasp of base metal, a hand tool for shaping materials.

Nicholson 6-Inch Bastard File

A 6-inch (15.2 cm) single-cut bastard file made of high-carbon steel for smoothing and shaping metal surfaces. Its length under 17 cm places it in the category of files under 17 cm under tariff item 8203.10.00.

Nicholson 8-Inch Bastard File

A rectangular double-cut bastard file measuring 14 cm in overall length, designed for general-purpose filing of metal and wood. It is classified under tariff item 8203.10.00 as a file with a working surface of base metal.

Pferd 6.5-Inch Round File

A 6.5-inch (16.5 cm) round file for enlarging holes and shaping contours in metal. Its length under 17 cm qualifies it as a similar tool to files under tariff item 8203.10.00.

Simonds 5.5-Inch Cabinet File

A 5.5-inch (14 cm) cabinet file with a double-cut pattern for finishing wood and soft metals. Its length under 17 cm places it in the category of files under 17 cm under tariff item 8203.10.00.

Stanley 12-Inch Round Rasp

A 30 cm long round rasp with coarse teeth, designed for shaping wood curves and enlarging holes in soft materials. It is classified under tariff item 8203.10.00 as a rasp-like hand tool exceeding 17 cm in overall length.

Stanley 16 cm Round File

A 16 cm cylindrical round file for enlarging holes and smoothing curved surfaces in metalwork. It falls under tariff item 8203.10.00 as a file of base metal, with a working surface suitable for hand filing.

Stanley 4.5-Inch Needle File Set

A set of precision needle files, each 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) long, for fine work on small metal parts in jewelry making and model building. Each file is under 17 cm, classifying them under tariff item 8203.10.00 as similar tools to files and rasps.

Stanley FatMax 225mm Taper File

A 22.5 cm triangular taper file used for sharpening saw teeth and triangular grooves. It falls under tariff item 8203.10.00 as a file over 17 cm in length, used for maintenance tasks.

Starrett 8-Inch Slim Taper File

An 8-inch (20.3 cm) slim taper file for filing slots and tight spaces in machining. Its length exceeds 17 cm, classifying it under tariff item 8203.10.00 for files over 17 cm.

Tajima 7-Inch Taper File

A 7-inch (17.8 cm) triangular taper file for sharpening saw teeth and triangular filing tasks. Its length exceeds 17 cm, classifying it under tariff item 8203.10.00 for files over 17 cm.

USAG 8.5-Inch Square File

An 8.5-inch (21.6 cm) square file for filing square holes and slots. Its length exceeds 17 cm, placing it in the category of files over 17 cm under tariff item 8203.10.00.

US Forge 8-1/2 Inch Chain Saw File

A 21.6 cm round chain saw file for sharpening chainsaw blades by hand. It is classified under tariff item 8203.10.00 as a hand file over 17 cm, not rotary.

Vallorbe 200mm Precision Rasp

A 20 cm Swiss precision rasp for model making and fine work. It qualifies for tariff item 8203.10.00 as a rasp-like hand tool exceeding 17 cm in length.

Vallorbe 4-Inch Diamond Needle File

A 4-inch (10.2 cm) diamond-coated needle file for hard materials like carbide and stone. Its length under 11 cm qualifies it as a similar tool to files and rasps under tariff item 8203.10.00.

Wiha 210mm Hand File

A 21 cm ergonomic hand file for professional tradesmen, double-cut for versatility. It is classified under tariff item 8203.10.00 due to its length and hand tool nature.

Wiss 12-Inch Mill File

A single-cut mill file approximately 15 cm long, ideal for finishing and deburring soft metals like aluminum. It is classified under tariff item 8203.10.00 as a file with a working surface of base metal.

Wiss 5-Inch Mill File

A 5-inch (12.7 cm) double-cut mill file for rapid stock removal on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Its length under 17 cm places it in the category of files under 17 cm under tariff item 8203.10.00.

Battery Pliers

Heavy-duty battery pliers for terminal clamps and cable work in vehicles, designed for gripping and cutting. These pliers are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as similar tools.

Battery Pliers Cable Crimpers

Parallel action battery service pliers for crimping 6-50 ton battery cables and welding cables up to 3/0 AWG. These pliers feature a ratcheting mechanism with release and are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as pliers, including cutting pliers.

Chain Nose Pliers Serrated 5-inch

5-inch chain nose pliers with serrated fine jaws for bending, looping, and holding small wire and chain in jewelry making. These pliers feature box joint construction and are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as pliers, including cutting pliers.

Channellock 526 6-Inch Slip Joint Pliers

Compact 6-inch slip joint pliers with a slip joint design providing two jaw positions and wire-cutting shear in the neck. Made from heat-treated steel with PermaLock fasteners, these pliers are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as pliers, including cutting pliers.

Circlip Pliers

Convertible circlip pliers for internal and external retaining rings in machinery, featuring interchangeable tips and a self-opening spring. These pliers are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as similar tools.

Circlip Pliers Straight External 90-degree

Precision circlip pliers designed for installing and removing external snap rings, featuring 90-degree angled tips and a return spring for efficient operation. The chrome-plated finish provides corrosion resistance, making it a durable hand tool. Classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as a similar tool to pliers and pincers.

Combination Pliers

Combination pliers with a cutting edge, gripping jaws, and wire stripper notches for general-purpose use. These hand tools are made of base metal and are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as pliers, including cutting pliers, pincers, tweezers, and similar tools.

Craftsman 9-45064 8-Inch Slip Joint Pliers

8-inch slip joint pliers designed for general purpose use with comfortable grip handles and adjustable slip joint for larger fasteners. Made of alloy steel with induction-hardened jaws, these pliers are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as pliers, including cutting pliers.

Diagonal Cutting Pliers

Diagonal cutting pliers with angled jaws for flush-cutting wires and small nails, commonly used in electronics and crafting. These tools are made of base metal and fall under tariff item 8203.20.00 as cutting pliers.

Diagonal Cutting Pliers 7-inch

Diagonal cutting pliers with induction-hardened cutting edges, designed for cutting copper wire, small bolts, and soft metals. The bi-material handles provide comfort and grip during use. These pliers are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as cutting pliers.

Duckbill Pliers

Duckbill pliers with broad, flat jaws for sheet metal bending and rubber hose handling, typically used in HVAC work. These base metal hand tools are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as similar tools to pliers.

Duckbill Pliers 7-inch

Duckbill pliers with long, curved broad jaws for bending, holding, and forming sheet metal. The double-dipped handles provide a comfortable grip. These pliers are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as similar hand tools.

End Cutting Pliers

End cutting pliers for cutting nails and pins flush with surfaces in carpentry. These base metal tools are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as cutting pliers.

End Cutting Pliers 8-inch

Heavy-duty end cutting pliers for trimming nails, rivets, and hardened wire, featuring flat, broad blades. The polished head and ergonomic handles enhance usability. These pliers are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as cutting pliers.

Eyebrow Shaping Tweezers

Slanted-tip stainless steel tweezers designed for precise plucking of eyebrow hairs in personal grooming. These hand tools are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as tweezers, which are similar to pincers and used for fine gripping tasks.

Fence Pliers

Multi-function fence pliers with hammer head, staple puller, and gripping jaws for fencing installation in agriculture. These base metal tools are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as similar tools to pliers.

Fence Pliers 11-inch

Heavy-duty fence pliers with a hammer head, staple puller, and parallel gripping jaws for fencing installation and repair. The painted finish and knuckle guard provide durability and protection. These pliers are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as similar tools.

Hobby Pliers

Small hobby pliers for model making, electronics, and crafts with fine tips, made of base metal. These are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as tweezers or similar tools.

Hose Grip Pliers 12-inch

Specialized hose grip pliers with padded jaws to remove stubborn hose clamps and fittings without damage. The spring-loaded mechanism and locking feature enhance control. These pliers are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as similar pliers.

Industrial Pipefitters Tweezers

Heavy-duty tweezers designed for gripping small fittings, O-rings, and wires in pipefitting applications. These industrial hand tools fall under tariff item 8203.20.00 as tweezers, which are similar to pincers and used for precision gripping in professional settings.

Irwin Vise-Grip 2078206 6-Inch Slip Joint Pliers

6-inch slip joint pliers with machined jaws for flat surface grip and simple slip joint for basic adjustment in DIY and professional plumbing tasks. Made of pressed steel with nickel plating, these pliers are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as pliers, including cutting pliers.

Jewelry Making Tweezers

Non-magnetic tweezers with smooth tips designed for manipulating delicate beads, stones, and findings in jewelry crafting. These tools are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as tweezers, which are hand tools similar to pincers used for fine, precise work.

Knipex 86 03 180 Slip Joint Pliers

Professional-grade 7-inch slip joint pliers with adjustable slip joint mechanism allowing two positions for gripping various sizes of nuts, bolts, and pipes. Made from high-quality chrome vanadium steel, these pliers are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as pliers, including cutting pliers.

Lineman's Pliers

Heavy-duty lineman's pliers with cutting edges for stripping wire insulation and twisting wires, used in electrical and telecom work. These base metal tools are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as cutting pliers.