Aluminum Glass Cutter from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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