Sheet Metal Nibbler
A hand-operated punch-and-shear tool for making straight or curved cuts in sheet metal up to 14-gauge without distortion. The tool's mechanism is similar to perforating punches, classifying it 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% |
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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.
If the tool is primarily a shear rather than a punch
Metal cutting shears are classified under heading 82.03 subheading 8203.30.
If the tool is powered or mounted in a machine
Powered nibbling machines are classified in Chapter 84.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the tool as a perforating punch or similar tool, not as metal cutting shears, to ensure correct duty rates
• Document the punch-and-shear mechanism for CBSA review
• If the tool includes interchangeable dies, declare them as parts under the same tariff item
Related Products under Tariff item 8203.40.00
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Chrome Aviation Snips
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A handheld rotary pipe cutter designed for cutting copper, steel, and PVC pipes. It features a cutting wheel made of chromium-molybdenum alloy, which provides durability and clean cuts. This tool falls under tariff item 8203.40.00 as a pipe-cutter.