Steel Hand Vise from Mexico
A compact, portable vise made entirely of steel for holding small workpieces during manual crafting or repair. Classified in HTS 8205.59.55 as other iron/steel handtools (vises and clamps), separate from machine tool accessories. Ideal for jewelers and hobbyists.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Provide photos or diagrams showing portable, hand-operated design to confirm non-machine use
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial parts; retail packs help maintain heading 8205
• Declare exact steel alloy to prevent misvaluation as cheaper iron equivalents