Steel Kitchen Tongs from Japan
Scissor-style stainless steel tongs for gripping and serving salad, pasta, or hot foods. These are household tools of base metal for kitchen and table use, classified under tariff item 8205.51.90 as other household tools.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Classify tongs as household tools of steel; ensure they are not part of a set with knives
• If tongs are spring-loaded, confirm they do not fall under machinery (Chapter 84)
• Keep records of material composition for customs verification