Tabletop Hobby Vise 4-inch

Compact swivel vise with 4-inch jaws suitable for model making, electronics assembly, or hobby crafting on a tabletop. Made of steel with protective plastic jaws to avoid marring delicate parts. Falls under HTS 8205.70.00.60 as an other handheld vise.

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 designed for woodworking hobbies

Hobby vises with wooden jaw adaptations are grouped under woodworkers' vises subheading.

7326.90.86Lower: 37.9% vs 40%

If imported in bulk as components without base

Separate vise jaws or bodies without mounting hardware classify as other base metal articles.

9503.00.00Lower: 10% vs 40%

If marketed as part of a toy modeling set

Vises bundled in toy construction kits fall under toys, not handtools.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label as 'hobby vise' with end-use declaration to distinguish from industrial models and avoid higher scrutiny

Provide photos and CAD drawings showing manual operation and non-machine-tool compatibility