Pipe Cutter with Cutting Wheel from Mexico
A pipe cutter with a cutting wheel is a hand-held tool featuring a ratcheting mechanism and replaceable cutting wheel for cleanly slicing copper, PVC, or steel pipes. It is an 'other' hand tool under tariff item 8205.59.90, as it is not a climbing tool, stapling gun, or livestock branding iron.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the pipe cutter is classified as a hand tool, not a machine tool
• Verify the cutting wheel is replaceable and made of base metal or metal carbide
• Include product specifications for CBSA to determine the correct duty rate