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Eclipse 300mm Engineer’s File from Japan

A 30 cm double-cut engineer’s file for heavy material removal in engineering workshops. It is classified under HTS 8203.10.90.00 for its length over 17 cm and handtool function.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify 'hand file' vs 'machine file' in description to prevent 8207 shift

• Batch imports require consistent length declaration across lots

• Watch for valuation issues if imported with handles attached