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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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