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Hinge Pin Punch Set

A hand punch set designed for removing and installing door hinge pins, featuring rubber grip handles and hardened steel bits. The tool functions as a perforating punch for assembly purposes, classifying it under tariff item 8203.40.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%—6.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%—6.5%
🇺🇸United States6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%—6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%—6.5%
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    Consumer Products Safety · May be required

    May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 8203400000; Equal To 8203400000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).

CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

8205.59.90Same rate: 6.5%

If the set is marketed as a general-purpose punch set rather than specifically for hinge pins

General hand tools fall under heading 82.05.

8204.12.00Higher: 7% vs 6.5%

If the set includes wrenches or other adjustment tools

Sets containing wrenches are classified under heading 82.04.

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

• Ensure the set is classified as a single tool set, not as multiple separate tools, to determine the correct duty rate

• Declare the steel composition and hardness specifications for CBSA verification

• If the set includes a storage case, the case does not affect classification if it is standard packaging

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