Steel Handheld Can Opener from Japan
A manual steel can opener designed for household use to open canned goods with a rotating wheel and gear mechanism. It falls under HTS 8205.51.30 as a household tool made of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified in prior subheadings. Includes replacement handles and cutting wheels as parts.
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 under industrial headings
• Provide material composition certificates confirming iron or steel construction exceeding 50% by weight
• Label products clearly as household tools to prevent customs disputes on end-use