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8205.59.70.00/Aluminum Putty Knife/Japan

Aluminum Putty Knife from Japan

Flexible blade putty knife with aluminum construction for paint scraping and filler application. HTS 8205.59.7000 covers other hand tools of aluminum. Non-marring surface ideal for automotive bodywork.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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Import Tips

• Measure blade flexibility to confirm hand-tool status

• Avoid classification as kitchen scraper under heading 8215

• Provide use-case examples excluding culinary applications

Aluminum Putty Knife from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8205.59.70.00