Forged Steel Crowbar from Japan
A 24-inch forged steel crowbar designed for prying and leveraging in construction and demolition tasks. It falls under HTS 8205.59.30.80 as one of the 'other' track tools and wedges not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the subheading. Classified here due to its manual operation and similarity to tools used in railroad track work.
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
• Verify the tool is not powered or mechanized to avoid reclassification under Chapter 84 or 85
• Provide detailed material composition (e.g
• carbon steel alloy) and dimensions in commercial invoices for accurate valuation
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards for import documentation to prevent customs holds