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Steel Hand Staple Remover from Japan

Heavy-duty steel staple remover jaws for office/home paperwork. HTS 8205.51.30.60 for household steel hand tools.

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

• Classify as tool not stationery to avoid Chapter 96

• Spring mechanism docs for durability claims