High-Carbon Steel Wood Chisel Set from Japan
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.
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 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