Pinch Point Crowbar from Japan
A straight steel crowbar with a narrow pinch point tip for precise prying in tight spaces, commonly used in automotive repair and salvage. Falls under HTS 8205.59.3010 for crowbars and similar leveraging hand 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
• Avoid calling it a 'bar' generically; use 'crowbar' in descriptions to align with tariff heading
• Include weight and length specs to distinguish from lighter pry bars or wrecking bars
• Watch for country-specific quotas on hand tool imports