Steel Hand Clamp from Japan
A C-shaped steel clamp with quick-release mechanism for temporarily securing materials during woodworking or assembly. Falls under HTS 8205.59.55 as other iron/steel clamps and the like, hand-operated only. Popular in DIY and professional workshops.
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
• Specify 'hand-operated' in invoices; powered versions go to Chapter 84
• Bundle in sets carefully; per chapter notes, avoid mixing with knives to stay in 8205
• Include jaw opening specs to prove it's not a machine vise accessory