Fiskars Left-Handed Dressmaking Shears from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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