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Steel Handheld Can Opener from Japan

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.

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

• 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

Steel Handheld Can Opener from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8205.51.30.60