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%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
• 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