Aluminum Hand Vise

Compact, portable vise with aluminum jaws for holding small workpieces during drilling or filing. Falls under HTS 8205.59.7000 as other hand tools (vise, clamp type) of aluminum. Popular in model making and jewelry repair.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+35.0%38.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇩🇪Germany3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇯🇵Japan3.5%+10.0%13.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8205.70.00Higher: 40% vs 38.5%

If designed as bench clamp with mounting holes

Vises and clamps with fixed bases use separate subheading.

7616.99.51Lower: 37.5% vs 38.5%

If imported as aluminum frame without clamping mechanism

Incomplete assemblies classify as other aluminum articles.

8205.59.10.00Higher: 42.2% vs 38.5%

If made of steel with aluminum coating only

Primary material determines classification over surface treatment.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'hand-operated' and provide clamping force specs in documentation

Distinguish from machine vises by absence of mounting base

Bundle only with knives if equal quantity to qualify as heading 8215 set

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