Knipex 86 03 180 Slip Joint Pliers from Japan
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 — 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
• 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