Tailor's Fabric Shears from Canada
Basic metal shears used by tailors for cutting cloth and patterns, valued under $1.75/dozen. These qualify for HTS 8213.00.30.00 as tailors' shears and similar shears made of base metal parts. Their design for precision fabric cutting fits the heading's scope for sewing and garment-making tools.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit sample blades for Customs review if design resembles higher-value professional shears
• Document end-use as tailor's tools to distinguish from general-purpose scissors
• Avoid packaging in sets with knives or forks, which could trigger 8215 classification per chapter notes