Machinist Bench Vise 6-inch Jaw

A heavy-duty cast iron vise with 6-inch jaws designed for securing workpieces on a workbench during machining or assembly tasks. It features swivel base and quick-release mechanism for industrial use. Classified under HTS 8205.70.00.60 as an other vise not specified elsewhere in the heading.

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.

8205.70.00.30Same rate: 40%

If explicitly a woodworkers' vise

Vises specialized for woodworking with features like wooden jaws fall under the specific subheading for woodworkers' vises.

7326.90.86Lower: 37.9% vs 40%

If imported as unfinished castings or parts

Unmachined base metal castings for vises are classified as other articles of iron or steel, not as complete vises.

8466.94.85Lower: 39.7% vs 40%

If marketed as parts for machine tools

Vises designed specifically as accessories for lathes or mills are classified under machine tool parts in Chapter 84.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the vise is hand-operated and not designed as a machine tool accessory to avoid reclassification under Chapter 84

Include detailed specifications on jaw width, material (e.g

cast iron), and mounting type in commercial invoice