C-Clamp 6-Inch Steel Jaw from Japan
A heavy-duty C-shaped clamp with 6-inch jaw opening used for woodworking and metalworking projects. It features a steel frame and swivel pad for secure gripping on irregular surfaces. Classified under HTS 8205.70.00.90 as 'other vises, clamps and the like' due to its manual operation and non-machine-tool accessory design.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify clamp jaw material composition for accurate HTS classification and labeling
• Include detailed technical specs in commercial invoice to avoid misclassification as machine parts