Fiskars Left-Handed Dressmaking Shears

Specialized left-handed shears for dressmaking, with bent handles for flat fabric cutting and high-carbon steel blades. Exceeding $1.75/dozen in value, they are classified as similar shears under HTS 8213.00.90.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+10.0%13%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

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

8213.00.30.00Higher: 14.3% vs 13%

If not exceeding $1.75 per dozen value

Value-based statistical break within the same scissors and shears heading.

6217.10Higher: 24.6% vs 13%

If including textile accessories like pin cushions

Sets with significant textile components may classify under accessories for apparel machinery.

8467.19Lower: 10% vs 13%

If for industrial sewing machine integration

Shears designed as parts for industrial sewing machines fall under machinery parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include ergonomic design specs in documentation to justify classification as tailors' shears

• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain steel shears from specific countries

• Bundle in sets carefully to avoid triggering heading 8215 classification rules