End Cutting Pliers

Heavy-duty pliers for cutting nails, bolts, and hardened wire with powerful parallel jaws. Falls under HTS 8203.20.60.60 as other cutting pliers. Used in construction and demolition.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8203.40.30Higher: 41% vs 40.5%

If primarily pipe cutters

Pipe cutters have distinct subheading 8203.40.

8205.59.10.00Higher: 42.2% vs 40.5%

If in sets with equal hammers or screwdrivers

Mixed hand tool sets go to 8205.

8462.29.00Lower: 39.4% vs 40.5%

If for machine-tool use, not handheld

Machine shears/punches in Chapter 84.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test samples for cutting capacity to support 'cutting pliers' declaration

Include photos in entries showing complete assembly vs parts

Avoid pitfall of set classification unless with knives per chapter note