6-Inch Pipe Vise with Swivel Base

A heavy-duty cast iron pipe vise designed for securely gripping pipes up to 6 inches in diameter during cutting, threading, or welding operations. It features a 360-degree swivel base for easy positioning and grooved jaws for optimal grip on round surfaces. Classified under HTS 8205.70.0030 as a specialized pipe vise within the vices category.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

8205.70.00Same rate: 40%

If designed for larger pipes over 6 inches

Vices for pipes exceeding standard small diameters fall under the broader pipe vise subheading based on size capacity.

7326.90.86Lower: 37.9% vs 40%

If imported as a standalone cast iron casting without gripping mechanism

Unfinished base metal articles like raw vise bodies are classified by material in Chapter 73 rather than as functional handtools.

8466.94Lower: 14.7% vs 40%

If specified as parts for industrial machine tools

Vise components integral to machine tools are excluded from Chapter 82 and classified under machine parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the vise is designed specifically for pipes to avoid reclassification; ensure jaws meet groove specifications for pipe diameters

Provide detailed photos and specs for customs to confirm it's not a general-purpose clamp

Check for country-of-origin marking requirements on cast iron components

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