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%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
• Emphasize cutting function over utensil to stay in 8205
• Wood content < minor; declare steel as principal material
• Safety testing for wire tension required