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Messermeister Handleless Carving Steel from Japan

Messermeister's 12-inch handleless fine-cut steel for carving enthusiasts, allowing cloth wrapping. German steel construction for precision. Covered by HTS 8205.51.1500 explicitly including handleless versions.

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

• Emphasize 'handleless steel rod per 8205.51.15.00' in HTS description matching

• Test steel composition certificate required for alloy verification