Industrial Chromium Cable Cutter from Mexico
A ratchet-style cutter for armored cables and wires, with high-chromium blades over 0.2% for sharpness retention. Used in electrical and telecommunications maintenance, this tool falls under tariff item 8203.40.00 as a similar hand tool.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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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
Import Tips
• Classify the cutter as a hand tool, not as electrical equipment
• Provide the chromium content in the blades for tariff verification
• Ensure the tool is not part of a larger kit that could change classification