Steel Cheese Wire Slicer from Japan
Handheld steel wire with wooden handles for slicing soft cheeses in households. Falls under HTS 8205.51.30 as other iron/steel household tools.
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
• Emphasize cutting function over utensil to stay in 8205
• Wood content < minor; declare steel as principal material
• Safety testing for wire tension required