Nicholson 8-Inch Bastard File from China
A rectangular double-cut bastard file measuring 20 cm in length, used for rapid stock removal on metal and wood surfaces. It falls under HTS 8203.10.90.00 as a file longer than 17 cm, designed for heavy-duty filing tasks in workshops.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify exact length measurement from tang to tip exceeds 17 cm for correct classification under 8203.10.90.00
• Include material safety data sheets for high-carbon steel files to meet import documentation requirements
• Avoid misclassification as shorter files (8203.10.30) by providing precise dimensions on commercial invoice