Jewelry Making Tweezers from Japan
Non-magnetic tweezers with smooth tips for manipulating delicate beads, stones, and findings in jewelry crafting. Falls under HTS 8203.20.20.00 as tweezers, a type of hand tool akin to pincers for fine work.
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%
Import Tips
• Label as 'hobby/craft tweezers' to prevent confusion with precision measuring tools
• Include photos or samples in entry documentation to confirm hand tool status
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics industrial parts shipments