6-Inch Pipe Vise with Swivel Base
A heavy-duty cast iron pipe vise designed to securely grip pipes up to 6 inches in diameter during cutting, threading, or welding. It features a 360-degree swivel base for easy positioning and grooved jaws for a firm hold. This product falls under tariff item 8205.70.90 as a pipe vise not elsewhere specified.
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% | +25.0% | 31.5% |
| 🇩🇪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 vise is a precision tool for toolmakers, machinists, or metal workers
This item covers precision clamps and vices specifically designed for professional metalworking.
If the vise is designed as an accessory for a machine tool
Accessories for machine tools are classified in Chapter 84, not Chapter 82.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the vise is made of base metal (e.g
• cast iron) to qualify for this heading
• Declare the product accurately as a pipe vise to avoid reclassification
• Check if any anti-dumping or countervailing duties apply to cast iron products from certain countries
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