Insulated Electrical Screwdriver
An insulated screwdriver with 1000V VDE certification for live electrical work, featuring a double-insulated handle and tempered steel tip. This safety-rated hand tool falls under tariff item 8205.40.00 as a screwdriver adapted for electrical applications.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
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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 8205400000; Equal To 8205400000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the insulation makes it a specialized electrical tool
Other hand tools of base metal may be considered if not primarily a screwdriver.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare under 8205.40.00 as a screwdriver
• Ensure the insulation does not change the tool's essential character as a hand tool
• Provide VDE certification documents to CBSA if requested
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