Mortise Chisel from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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