Diagonal Cutting Pliers

Diagonal cutting pliers with angled jaws for flush-cutting wires and small nails. Classified in HTS 8203.20.60.30 as other pliers including cutting types for electronics and crafting.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8211.92.40Lower: 14.6% vs 40.5%

If fixed-blade sheath type for hunting

Statistical note defines sheath knives under 8211.92; cutting pliers mimicking may shift if holstered.

8205.59.10.00Higher: 42.2% vs 40.5%

If household set with matching utensils

Sets per chapter note with knives/equal 8215 items classify as 8215 kitchen sets.

8466.94.65Lower: 39.7% vs 40.5%

If parts for power-operated handtools

State of completion: if unfinished jaws for power plier tools, under Chapter 84 parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test cutting edge hardness (Rockwell scale) for quality claims; undervaluation leads to audits

Use HTS correctly vs. 8211 knives; provide function demos if challenged at entry

For sets, count pieces per statistical note to report accurately under 8205/8215 rules