Professional Gingher Pinking Shears

High-quality pinking shears with serrated blades designed to cut fabric with zigzag edges, preventing fraying in tailoring and sewing. These shears feature ergonomic handles and hardened steel blades for precision cutting, valued over $30 per dozen to qualify under HTS 8213.00.60.00 as premium tailors' shears.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+10.0%18%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8213.00.30.00Lower: 14.3% vs 18%

If valued under $30/dozen

Pinking shears not meeting the $30/dozen threshold fall into the lower-value pinking shears subheading.

8211.92.40Lower: 14.6% vs 18%

If marketed as craft or hobby scissors without tailoring emphasis

General-purpose serrated scissors may classify as other knives or cutting blades rather than specialized tailors' shears.

8213.00.90.00Lower: 13% vs 18%

If imported as replacement blades only

Loose pinking blades without handles are classified as base metal parts of shears, not complete tools.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the appraised value exceeds $30/dozen with supplier invoices to avoid reclassification to lower-value subheadings

• Include detailed product specs confirming serrated pinking blades and tailor/shear use in entry documentation

• Ensure blades are fully assembled to scissors; separate blades may classify under 8213.00.90 as parts