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 for precision work.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tweezers are part of a hobby tool kit
Other hand tools of heading 82.05 may apply if the tweezers are included in a set.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the tweezers are made of base metal and not plastic to qualify under this tariff item
• Classify them as tweezers for hobby use, not as toys
• Verify the country of origin for potential preferential tariff treatments
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