Steel Cheese Wire Slicer
A handheld steel wire slicer with wooden handles, designed for cutting soft cheeses in household kitchens. Its working part is of base metal, and it is a household tool not elsewhere specified, falling under tariff item 8205.51.90.
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% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the slicer is imported as part of a set with cutlery
Sets with knives and spoons/forks may be classified under heading 82.15 per Chapter 82 Note 3.
If the product is a portable butane hair curler
This sibling item covers specific household tools not applicable to a cheese slicer.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is classified as a household tool of base metal; keep commercial invoices describing materials and use
• Verify if the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) duty rate applies based on country of origin, and check for any free trade agreement benefits
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