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Locking Pliers 10-inch Curved Jaw

Vise-grip style locking pliers with curved jaw for gripping rounded objects, adjustable pressure screw, and quick-release trigger. Alloy steel construction. Classified in HTS 8203.20.60 as similar handtools.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+37.5%43%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+60.0%65.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

8205.59.55Higher: 55.3% vs 43%

If sold in mechanic's sets

Tool sets with pliers and 8205 articles classify in heading 8205.

8204.11.00Higher: 46.5% vs 43%

If jaw designed as interchangeable spanner

Interchangeable jaws for heading 8204 handtools have separate classification.

8479.89Lower: 15% vs 43%

If industrial clamping applications

Specialized clamping tools for machines may fall under unspecified machinery parts.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide adjustment mechanism details to differentiate from fixed-jaw tools

• Comply with ergonomics labeling for EU markets if transshipping