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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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