Copper Hand Tongs

Laboratory-grade copper hand tongs for handling hot crucibles, heat-conductive and non-sparking. Under HTS 8205.59.60.00 as other handtools.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8205.51.75.00Higher: 38.7% vs 35%

If kitchen tongs

Copper tongs for household kitchen use classify under kitchenware subheading.

7323.93.00Lower: 12% vs 35%

If household table utensils

Copper serving tongs shift to Chapter 73 if primarily for table service.

6912.00.46.00Lower: 19.8% vs 35%

If ceramic-coated

Non-metal coated tongs may classify under ceramic articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify jaw serration pattern proving gripping handtool function

Test for lab certification to support specialized import channels

Package corrosion-protected to maintain copper tariff eligibility