Cable Cutter for Armored Cable
Ratchet-action cable cutters designed for cutting armored cable, BX, and flexible conduit up to 2 inches in diameter. These tools have a shearing action and are used in electrical installations, falling under tariff item 8203.30.10 as shears for metal cutting.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 11% | — | 11% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tool is primarily a plier-type cutter rather than a shear.
Pliers and pincer-type tools are classified under 8203.20.00, not shears.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the cutting blades are of base metal to meet Chapter 82 requirements
• Classify as shears, not as pliers or other tools
• Provide product specifications showing the cutting action to support the tariff classification
Related Products under Tariff item 8203.30.10
Aviation Snips Straight Cut
Heavy-duty metal cutting shears designed for straight cuts in sheet metal up to 18 gauge, featuring offset handles and spring-loaded blades. These snips are used in HVAC, roofing, and automotive applications, and are classified under tariff item 8203.30.10 as shears for metal cutting.
Duct Cutters for HVAC
Quick-adjusting duct cutters with a hardened cutting wheel for cutting spiral and rectangular HVAC ducting up to 20 gauge. These tools operate with a shearing action and are used in metal ductwork, classified under tariff item 8203.30.10 as shears.
Handheld Metal Perforating Punch
Lever-action perforating punch for creating holes in sheet metal up to 16 gauge, including a knockout punch bit for electrical boxes. This tool uses a punching and shearing action, falling under tariff item 8203.30.10 as a similar tool for metal cutting.
Heavy Duty Bolt Cutters 24 Inch
24-inch center-cut bolt cutters with hardened alloy steel jaws for cutting bolts, chains, and rebar up to 3/8 inch. These tools use a shearing action and are classified under tariff item 8203.30.10 as metal cutting shears.
Jaw Assembly for Bolt Cutters
Replacement hardened jaw set for 36-inch bolt cutters, heat-treated to 58-62 HRC for cutting grade 8 bolts. These jaws are parts of metal cutting shears and are classified under tariff item 8203.30.10 as parts of shears.
Left Cut Aviation Snips
Professional-grade left-cutting snips for making left curves in galvanized steel and aluminum sheets, with compound leverage for reduced hand fatigue. These snips are metal cutting shears, classified under tariff item 8203.30.10.