Diagonal Cutting Pliers from Japan
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 — 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
• 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