Copper Tinner's Snips

Straight-blade copper snips for cutting thin sheet metal in household HVAC or gutter repairs. Under HTS 8205.51.4500 as copper household handtool, safe and conductive for home tinkering. Ergonomic handles for comfort.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8203.40.30.00Higher: 41% vs 35%

If compound leverage snips for heavy sheet metal

Pipe cutters or specialized metal shears with leverage go to heading 8203.

8205.51Same rate: 35%

If with plastic-coated handles predominating

Material composition shifts if non-metal parts define the essential character.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test cut samples if needed for CBP to verify household-scale cutting capacity

Bundle with household caution to prevent 8203 classification

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