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Handheld Pipe Shearing Tool from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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