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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If interchangeable tools for hand-held power tools
Interchangeable chisels for power-operated hand tools fall under 8207, not manual wood chisels.
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
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