Woodworking Bench Chisel Set

A set of high-carbon steel bench chisels designed for woodworking, featuring beveled edges for precise cutting and shaping of wood. These chisels fall under HTS 8205.30.60.00 as 'other' cutting tools for working wood, including sets not classified elsewhere. They include handles made of wood or plastic for ergonomic use.

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.

8208.30.00Lower: 35% vs 40%

If designed for working metal instead of wood

Heading 8208 covers knives and cutting blades for machines or metalworking, not wood-specific hand tools.

8466.94.85Lower: 39.7% vs 40%

If imported as parts of woodworking machines

Parts and accessories for machine tools or water-jet machines are excluded and classified in Chapter 84.

8215.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 40%

If sold as a set with one or more knives from 8211 and equal number of 8215 articles

Chapter note requires such sets to be classified in heading 8215, not 8205.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify tool material composition (e.g

carbon steel) and ensure woodworking-specific design to avoid reclassification as metalworking tools

Provide detailed invoices specifying 'for working wood' to support classification under heading 8205