Handheld Pipe Shearing Tool
Battery-powered shear for cutting copper tubing up to 1-1/8 inch in tight spaces. Classified HTS 8462.59.0020 as portable tube/pipe shearing machine under value limit. HVAC technician essential.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.4% | +35.0% | 39.4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If non-powered guillotine shear
Manual cutters without motor classified as base metal hand tools.
If reciprocating blade mechanism
Saw-type shears classified under Chapter 84 sawing machines.
If multi-material cutter (plastic/metal)
Universal material cutters use general machinery provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Battery and motor specifications must show metal tube cutting capacity
• Distinguish from Chapter 82 cutters by proving machine-level force application
• UL/CSA certification smooths FDA/food contact pipe applications
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