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Scribers for Wood Marking

Precision scriber tools for marking lines on wood before cutting, with a fine point carbide tip. They are classified here as similar cutting tools for wood, though they do not cut the wood itself.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%—7%
🇲🇽Mexico7%—7%
🇺🇸United States7%—7%
🇩🇪Germany7%—7%
🇯🇵Japan7%—7%
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be required
  • HC

    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 8205300000; Equal To 8205300000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).

CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown

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.

9017.20.10Lower: Free vs 7%

If the scriber is part of a drafting set

Drafting tools are classified under Chapter 90.

8205.59.10Lower: Free vs 7%

If the scriber is used for metal marking

Other hand tools not elsewhere specified.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the scriber is not a pencil or pen, which fall under Chapter 96

• Ensure the carbide tip is on a base metal support, as per Chapter 82 Note 1

• Provide a clear description of its woodworking use