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Fiskars Left-Handed Dressmaking Shears from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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