High-Alloy Steel Bolt Cutter from Japan
A heavy-duty hand tool designed for cutting thick bolts and chains, featuring hardened steel jaws with over 0.2% chromium by weight for superior edge retention and durability. Classified under HTS 8203.40.30.00 due to the alloy composition in the cutting part exceeding the specified thresholds for chromium. Ideal for industrial and automotive applications requiring precise, high-strength cutting.
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
• Verify alloy content certificates from manufacturer to confirm chromium/molybdenum/tungsten/vanadium levels meet HTS criteria
• Include material test reports in documentation to avoid reclassification to lower-duty subheadings
• Ensure tools are not assembled into sets with forks/spoons, which could shift classification to 8215