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Chain Nose Pliers Serrated 5-inch

Jewelry making chain nose pliers with serrated fine jaws for bending, looping, and holding small wire and chain. These pliers feature box joint construction and are classified under tariff item 8203.20.00 as pliers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6.5%β€”6.5%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8203.30.10Higher: 11% vs 6.5%

If the pliers are primarily designed for cutting

Cutting pliers are classified under heading 82.03 if they are specifically designed for cutting.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure the pliers are made of base metal and have serrated jaws to qualify under this tariff item

β€’ Declare them as jewelry-making tools for accurate classification

β€’ Verify if the pliers are part of a jewelry tool set that might affect classification

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