Industrial Chromium Cable Cutter
A ratchet-style cutter designed for armored cables and wires, featuring high-chromium blades with a chromium content over 0.2% for sharpness retention. It is used in electrical and telecommunications maintenance. This tool falls under tariff item 8203.40.00 as a similar tool to pipe-cutters and bolt croppers.
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% | +25.0% | 31.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the cutter based on its cutting function, not its use in electrical work
• Ensure the chromium content is documented to meet Chapter 82 requirements
• Avoid classifying as electrical tools under Section XVI
Related Products under Tariff item 8203.40.00
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A precision cutter for removing damaged brake line flares, featuring a 4-blade design. This auto repair hand tool is similar to a pipe cutter and is classified under tariff item 8203.40.00.
Chrome-Moly Pipe Cutter
A handheld rotary pipe cutter designed for cleanly cutting copper, steel, and PVC pipes. It features a cutting wheel made of chromium-molybdenum alloy, which provides durability and sharpness for repeated use. This tool falls under tariff item 8203.40.00 as a pipe-cutter.
Heavy Duty Bolt Cutter 24-inch
A leverage-action hand tool with hardened steel jaws for cutting bolts, chains, and rods up to 3/8-inch thick. Ideal for locksmiths, rescue operations, and demolition. This tool is classified under tariff item 8203.40.00 as a bolt cropper.
High-Alloy Steel Bolt Cutter
A heavy-duty hand tool designed for cutting thick bolts and chains, featuring hardened steel jaws with a chromium content exceeding 0.2% by weight. This construction ensures superior edge retention and durability for demanding cutting tasks. It is classified under tariff item 8203.40.00 as a bolt cropper.
High-Carbon Tungsten Rebar Cutter
A portable rebar cutter with tungsten-alloy jaws designed for cutting #4 rebar and smaller on construction sites. The tungsten content exceeds 0.2%, providing extreme hardness and wear resistance. This tool is classified under tariff item 8203.40.00 as a bolt cropper or similar tool.
Mini Tube Cutter
A compact hand tool designed for cutting copper and plastic tubing in plumbing applications. It features a ratcheting mechanism and replaceable cutting wheel for precise cuts on pipes up to 1-inch diameter. This tool is classified under tariff item 8203.40.00 as a pipe cutter.