Mortise Chisel from Japan
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 — 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
• 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