Aluminum Glass Cutter from Germany
Handheld tool with aluminum frame and tungsten carbide wheel for scoring glass sheets cleanly. Classified in HTS 8205.59.7000 as other hand tools (glass cutters) of aluminum. Essential for glaziers and crafters working with stained or architectural glass.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Label as 'glass cutter' explicitly on invoices to match HTS description
• Test cutting wheel material; if not carbide, may require different classification
• Include safety data sheets for carbide components during customs review