Copper Household Screwdriver from Japan
A manual screwdriver with a copper blade and handle designed for household use such as assembling furniture or tightening screws around the home. It falls under HTS 8205.51.4500 because it is a household handtool primarily made of copper, not elsewhere specified in other headings. Copper provides corrosion resistance ideal for kitchen or bathroom tasks.
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 copper content exceeds 50% by weight with mill test certificates to confirm classification under 'of copper'
• Label as 'household tool' to avoid reclassification as industrial under 8205.59; include user instructions