Slip Joint Pliers 8-Inch from Japan
Adjustable slip joint pliers with two jaw positions for gripping nuts, pipes, and general use. HTS 8203.20.60.60 covers these as other pliers and similar tools, not parts. Standard in mechanic and plumber toolkits.
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
• Specify adjustment mechanism in descriptions to differentiate from fixed-jaw pincers
• Check for country-of-melt of steel to comply with Section 232 tariffs if applicable