Adjustable Iron C-Clamp from Japan
A heavy-duty iron C-shaped clamp with a screw mechanism for applying pressure in woodworking and metalworking. Falls under HTS 8205.59.5560 as other handtools (clamps and the like) of iron or steel, excluding machine tool parts. Ideal for securing materials during manual operations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
30.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Label as 'hand-operated clamp' clearly to distinguish from industrial presses
• Provide assembly instructions if partially assembled to prove it's a complete handtool
• Watch for EU origin steel which may trigger Section 232 tariffs; declare accurately