Left Cut Aviation Snips from Japan
Professional-grade left-cutting snips for making left curves in galvanized steel and aluminum sheets. Compound leverage reduces hand fatigue during extended use in metal fabrication. Falls under HTS 8203.30.00.00 as similar metal cutting shears with angled blades for directional cuts.
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
• Include gauge capacity charts in invoices; test samples for proper classification as hand shears; watch for mislabeling as general pliers which changes heading