Claw Hammer 16 oz from Japan
A 16 oz claw hammer with a steel head weighing less than 1.5 kg, featuring a curved claw for prying nails and a smooth face for driving. Classified under HTS 8205.20.30.00 as a hammer with head not over 1.5 kg each, part of hand tools in Chapter 82.
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 head weight does not exceed 1.5 kg to avoid reclassification; ensure country of origin marking on handle; provide material composition certificates for steel heads