Kids' Safety Round-Tip Scissors from Japan
Blunt-nosed scissors for children's crafts and school, made with base metal blades valued ≤$1.75/dozen. HTS 8213.00.30.00 includes these as similar shears designed for safe, light cutting of paper and soft materials. Safety features keep them in the low-value consumer category.
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
• Certify compliance with ASTM F963 toy safety standards; non-compliant goods face detention
• Declare as 'children's scissors' with age grading to aid classification
• Monitor total shipment value; large volumes of low-unit items may trigger anti-dumping scrutiny