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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.

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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8205.59.90Same rate: 6.5%

If the tool is a multi-purpose hand tool not specifically a plier

Other hand tools not elsewhere specified fall under heading 82.05.

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β€’ Ensure the pliers are made of base metal and do not incorporate any electronic or powered mechanisms, as that would shift classification to Section XVI

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Related Products under Tariff item 8203.20.00

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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.

Combination Pliers

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