Knipex 86 03 180 Slip Joint Pliers from China
These professional-grade slip joint pliers from Knipex feature a 7-inch length with adjustable slip joint mechanism allowing two positions for gripping various sizes of nuts, bolts, and pipes. Made from high-quality chrome vanadium steel with serrated jaws for secure grip, they fall under HTS 8203.20.4000 as slip joint pliers, distinguished by their adjustable pivot point.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the pliers have a true slip joint mechanism (multi-position jaw adjustment) to avoid misclassification as fixed-joint pliers
• Provide detailed specifications including length, material (e.g
• chrome vanadium), and jaw capacity in commercial invoices for CBP review