Perforating Hand Punch
A manual punch tool for creating holes in sheet metal, leather, or paper up to 16-gauge thickness, featuring adjustable throat depth and quick-change dies. The tool is a perforating punch under tariff item 8203.40.00.
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% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tool is a general-purpose punch not specifically for perforating
General hand tools fall under heading 82.05.
If the tool is mounted on a stand or used in a press
Punching machines are classified in Chapter 84.
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 tool is classified as a hand tool, not as a machine, to avoid higher duty rates under Chapter 84
• Document the adjustable throat depth and die-changing mechanism for CBSA review
• If the tool includes multiple dies, declare them as parts of the tool
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