Garden Pruning Shears Blades from Japan
Replacement base metal blades for low-cost garden pruning shears, valued under $1.75/dozen pieces. Explicitly covered by HTS 8213.00.30.00 as 'blades and other base metal parts thereof' for shears. Sold separately for DIY gardeners repairing basic tools.
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
• Specify 'replacement blades only' on invoices to distinguish from complete tools
• Provide compatibility lists (e.g
• fits model X shears) for valuation accuracy
• Check for anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel tool parts