8203.10.30.00/Nicholson 6-Inch Bastard File/Japan

Nicholson 6-Inch Bastard File from Japan

A 6-inch single-cut bastard file made of high-carbon steel, used for smoothing and shaping metal surfaces. It falls under HTS 8203.10.30.00 because it is a file shorter than 11 cm in overall length, designed as a hand tool for precise filing tasks in workshops and hobbies.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Verify exact length measurement from tang to tip does not exceed 11 cm to avoid reclassification to longer file subheadings

• Provide material composition certificates, especially for high-carbon steel, to meet origin rules and quality standards

• Label tools clearly with country of origin and avoid common pitfalls like incorrect HTS declaration leading to penalties