High-Carbon Steel Wood Chisel Set

A set of professional wood chisels with blades made from high-speed steel alloy containing over 0.2% chromium and 0.1% vanadium for superior edge retention and durability. Designed specifically for woodworking tasks like carving, shaping, and mortising. Classified under HTS 8205.30.30.00 due to the alloyed cutting edge exceeding the specified elemental thresholds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.7%+35.0%40.7%
🇲🇽Mexico5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇨🇦Canada5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇩🇪Germany5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇯🇵Japan5.7%+10.0%15.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8208.30.00Lower: 35% vs 40.7%

If designed for metalworking rather than wood

Chisels for use on metal fall under heading 8208 for knives and cutting tools for machines or metalworking.

8215.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 40.7%

If sold as part of a household tool set with knives

Per chapter notes, sets with knives from 8211 and equal number of 8215 articles classify in 8215.

8205.51.30Lower: 38.7% vs 40.7%

If cutting part has two or more metals but below alloy thresholds

Lower alloy content shifts to subheading 8205.51 for household tools with different elemental limits.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify alloy composition certificates from manufacturer to confirm chromium/vanadium content meets HTS criteria during customs inspection

Label tools clearly as 'woodworking chisels' to avoid misclassification as general tools; include material specs on invoices