8203.20.60.30/Diagonal Cutting Pliers/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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