Tin Snips Straight Pattern from Japan
12-inch straight pattern tin snips for cutting tin plate, aluminum, and soft metals up to 18 gauge. Drop-forged chrome molybdenum blades with color-coded soft grips. Classified in HTS 8203.30.00.00 as classic metal cutting shears for sheet metal work.
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 gauge cutting capacity by metal type; include blade material composition; ensure grips meet ergonomic safety claims