Mortise Chisel

A heavy-duty mortise chisel with a thick blade for cutting square holes in wood, ideal for joinery and furniture making. Classified under HTS 8205.30.60.00 as other similar cutting tools for wood. Features a sturdy handle to withstand mallet strikes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

8207.90.60Lower: 39.3% vs 40%

If interchangeable tools for hand-held power tools

Interchangeable chisels for power-operated hand tools fall under 8207, not manual wood chisels.

4417.00Lower: 15.1% vs 40%

If made primarily of wood with minimal metal

Tools with working part not of base metal are classified under Chapter 44 as wooden tools.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include usage demonstration or specs proving wood-working purpose to differentiate from metal chisels

Label as 'hand tool for woodworking' and avoid machine tool accessory claims

Watch for undervaluation penalties; provide proof of origin for preferential duty treatment