Lineman's Pliers from Japan

Heavy-duty lineman's pliers with cutting edges for stripping wire insulation and twisting wires. HTS 8203.20.60.30 covers these as other pliers for electrical linemen and telecom work.

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

• Certify compliance with ASTM F1505 for insulated tools to pass customs electrical safety checks

• Specify 'cutting pliers type' on manifests but confirm not statistical sheath-type under 8211.92

• Watch for country-of-origin marking; unbranded imports from high-duty nations face scrutiny