Lockout Tagout Cable Cutter from Germany
A specialized cutter designed for cutting safety lockout cables and hasps in electrical panel applications. The compact tool uses a bolt cutter design with similar leverage mechanisms, classifying it under tariff item 8203.40.00 as a similar cutting tool.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 tool based on its cutting mechanism, not its safety application, to ensure correct tariff treatment
• Provide documentation that the tool is a hand tool, not a powered device, for CBSA review
• If the cutter includes insulated components, ensure compliance with electrical safety standards