Aviation Snips Straight Cut from Germany
Heavy-duty metal cutting shears designed for straight cuts in sheet metal up to 18 gauge. These offset-handle snips feature spring-loaded blades for precision cutting in HVAC, roofing, and automotive applications. Classified under HTS 8203.30.00.00 as metal cutting shears due to their specialized straight-edge design for clean metal cuts.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify blade material meets base metal requirements; provide cut capacity specs in documentation; ensure handles comply with safety labeling standards to avoid reclassification