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Left Cut Aviation Snips from Japan

Professional-grade left-cutting snips for making left curves in galvanized steel and aluminum sheets. These snips use compound leverage to reduce hand fatigue during extended metal fabrication. They fall under this tariff item as metal cutting shears.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

11%

Import Tips

• Confirm the snips are for metal cutting, not for other materials

• Describe the tool as a shear in customs documentation

• Verify the cutting capacity in gauge to support classification