Replacement Jaw Plates for Slip Joint Pliers
These hardened steel jaw plates are designed to replace worn gripping surfaces on slip joint pliers. They fit standard plier models and are sold as individual parts for repair. Classified under HTS 8203.20.80.00 as parts of pliers, not complete tools.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as part of a screwdriver set
Sets with plier parts and equal or more screwdrivers classify under heading 8205 per chapter notes.
If for bulk steel components without tool-specific design
Generic steel articles not shaped as specific plier parts fall under other steel articles in Chapter 73.
If parts for industrial machinery pliers
Plier parts for machine tools or industrial equipment shift to Chapter 84 machinery parts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify compatibility with specific plier models via manufacturer specs to avoid misclassification as complete tools
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'parts only, not assembled' to prevent customs disputes
• Check for anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel components common in plier jaws
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Needle Nose Plier Tip Sleeves
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Locking Plier Release Lever
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End Cutting Plier Jaw Pivot Pin
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