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

Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools. > Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools

Duty Rate (from China)

6.5%
MFN Tariff6.5%
Total Effective Rate6.5%

Products classified under Tariff item 8203.20.00

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.

Lineman's Pliers 9-inch

High-leverage lineman's pliers for pulling and twisting wire, cutting ACSR cable, with a crimping die and fish tape puller. Forged from chrome vanadium steel for strength. These pliers are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as cutting pliers.

Locking Pliers

Vise-grip style locking pliers that lock jaws onto objects for hands-free gripping, used in automotive and fabrication. These base metal tools are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as similar tools to pliers.

Locking Pliers 10-inch Curved Jaw

Vise-grip style locking pliers with a curved jaw for gripping rounded objects, adjustable pressure screw, and quick-release trigger. Made of alloy steel for durability. These pliers are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as similar hand tools.

Model Building Tweezers

Curved-tip tweezers designed for assembling plastic model kits and gluing tiny parts. These hobby tweezers are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as tweezers, which are hand tools similar to pincers used for precision gripping in model building.

Needle Nose Pliers

Long, thin-jawed needle nose pliers ideal for precision work like bending wires and holding small components, used in electrical and jewelry applications. These base metal tools are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as pliers.

Needle Nose Pliers 6-inch

Long, tapered needle nose pliers ideal for precision work like bending wire, holding small parts, and reaching tight spaces. Features serrated jaws and cushioned grips. These pliers are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as similar tools.

Precision Electronics Tweezers

Fine-tipped stainless steel tweezers designed for handling small electronic components like resistors and capacitors during assembly. These precision tools are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as tweezers, which are hand tools similar to pincers used in electronics manufacturing.

Slip Joint Pliers

Adjustable slip joint pliers with two positions for gripping various sizes of nuts, bolts, and pipes, used in mechanical tasks. These base metal tools are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as pliers.

Slip Joint Pliers 8-inch

Adjustable slip joint pliers with two positions for gripping various sizes of nuts, bolts, and pipes. Made from forged alloy steel with ergonomic vinyl handles. These pliers are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as pliers.

Snap Ring Pliers Internal Bent

Bent internal snap ring pliers for bearing retainers and automotive transmissions, featuring a self-opening spring and interchangeable tips. These pliers are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as similar tools.

Splinter Removal Tweezers

Pointed-tip tweezers designed for safely extracting splinters and thorns from skin. These basic hand tweezers are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as tweezers, which are similar to pincers and used for personal care and first aid applications.

Stamp Collecting Tweezers

Wide-grip, smooth tweezers designed to handle delicate postage stamps without damage. These hobbyist tweezers are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as tweezers, which are hand tools similar to pincers used for precision gripping in stamp collecting.

Stanley Proto J206G 6-Inch Slip Joint Pliers

Industrial 6-inch slip joint pliers with slim head design for automotive repair and a 72-point jam-proof adjustment mechanism. Made of forged alloy steel, these pliers are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as pliers, including cutting pliers.

Tire Building Pliers 10-inch

Specialized tire building pliers with narrow jaws for ply splicing and bead seating in tire manufacturing. Cushion grips provide comfort during extended use. These pliers are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as similar pliers.

Watchmaker's Tweezers

Ultra-fine, anti-magnetic tweezers designed for assembling and repairing watch movements and tiny gears. These specialized tweezers are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as tweezers, which are hand tools similar to pincers used for precision horology work.

Welder's Pliers 9-inch

Welding pliers with a square nose for chipping slag, serrated jaws for hammer grip, and a cutter for electrodes. Knurled handles provide a secure grip. These pliers are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as multi-function pliers.