Pipe Aligner and Vise from China
A pipe aligner and vise is a clamping device with a chain or strap to hold and align pipes during welding or cutting operations on job sites. It falls under tariff item 8205.59.90 as an 'other' hand tool, not elsewhere specified, since it is not a climbing tool, stapling gun, or livestock branding iron.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the pipe aligner is a hand tool, not a machine-tool accessory, to ensure classification under this item
• Check if the chain or strap is made of base metal
• Provide detailed product information to CBSA for accurate duty assessment