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Steel Handheld Can Opener

A manual steel can opener designed for household use to open canned food. It features a gear-driven cutting wheel and bottle opener grip, classified under HTS 8205.51.30.60 as a household tool made of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+37.5%41.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8210.00.00.00Same rate: 41.2%

If specifically designed for commercial kitchen use

Commercial kitchen hand tools like heavy-duty can openers fall under heading 8210 for kitchen utensils.

8205.59.10Higher: 44.7% vs 41.2%

If made primarily of base metal other than iron or steel

Material composition determines the subheading; non-iron/steel household tools go to 8205.59.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the tool is primarily for household use, not professional kitchens, to avoid reclassification

• Include material composition certificates confirming iron/steel content over 50%

• Label products clearly as 'household tools' to prevent customs disputes on end-use