Slip Joint Pliers from China

Adjustable slip joint pliers with two positions for gripping various sizes of nuts, bolts, and pipes. Classified under HTS 8203.20.60.30 as pliers other than parts, designed for manual gripping and turning tasks in mechanical and plumbing work.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

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Import Tips

• Verify tool material (e.g

• steel composition) meets US safety standards like ANSI to avoid customs holds

• Include detailed invoices specifying 'pliers, not parts' to prevent misclassification as components

• Check for anti-dumping duties on Chinese-made pliers; source certificates of origin for duty savings