Henckels 8-Inch Tailor's Shears

High-quality stainless steel tailor's shears designed for precision cutting of fabrics and garments. Valued over $1.75 per dozen, these shears feature ergonomic handles and sharp, durable blades, classifying under HTS 8213.00.90.00 as tailors' shears exceeding the value threshold.

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.

8213.00.60.00Higher: 18% vs 13%

If valued under $1.75 per dozen

Lower value tailor's shears fall into the sub $1.75/dozen category within the same heading.

8211.92.40Higher: 14.6% vs 13%

If sold as part of a hunting knife set with sheaths

Per chapter note, sets with knives and equal number of heading 8215 articles classify under 8215, but blades may shift to 8211.

8208.10.00Higher: 35% vs 13%

If marketed for industrial metalworking

Shears for industrial use on metal shift to Chapter 82 tools for working metals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the value per dozen exceeds $1.75 with detailed invoices to avoid reclassification to lower subheadings

• Provide certificates of origin for stainless steel components to qualify for preferential tariff rates

• Label products clearly as 'tailor's shears' to distinguish from household scissors and prevent customs disputes