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Diagonal Cutting Pliers from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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