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Pliers Needle Nose from Japan

Precision needle-nose pliers with insulated handles for electrical work and fine gripping. Classified in HTS 8205.59.8000 as other handtools like pliers not specified elsewhere. Essential for jewelers, electricians, and electronics assembly.

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

• Certify insulation voltage rating (e.g

• 1000V) if marketed for electrical use to meet OSHA import standards

• Declare exact jaw length and material (e.g

• drop-forged steel) to distinguish from socket wrenches

Pliers Needle Nose from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8205.59.80.00