8213.00.60.00/Kai 9-Inch Pinking Shears/Japan

Kai 9-Inch Pinking Shears from Japan

Japanese steel Kai pinking shears with micro-serrated blades for ultra-precise zigzag cuts on delicate fabrics like silk and chiffon. Premium pricing over $30/dozen qualifies them under HTS 8213.00.60.00 for professional tailoring applications.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

18%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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Import Tips

• Use commercial invoices showing per-dozen pricing clearly marked over $30 to prevent down-valuation

• Confirm 'tailors' shears' designation; general-purpose claims risk reclassification

• Test blade serration type matches pinking definition during pre-import classification rulings

Kai 9-Inch Pinking Shears from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8213.00.60.00