Diagonal Cutting Pliers from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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