Precision Electronics Tweezers from Japan
Fine-tipped stainless steel tweezers designed for handling small electronic components like resistors and capacitors during assembly. Classified under HTS 8203.20.20.00 as tweezers, which are hand tools similar to pincers for precise gripping.
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
• Verify material composition (e.g
• stainless steel) and ensure tools are not electrically insulated to avoid reclassification
• Provide detailed invoices specifying 'tweezers for electronics repair' to distinguish from medical uses
• Check for anti-dumping duties on Chinese-origin tools and maintain origin certificates