Tortoise Shell Substitute Saw from Germany
Specialized saw for cutting celluloid and acetate sheets mimicking tortoise shell for eyewear frames. Treated as hard plastics under HTS 8465.91.00 for sawing machines.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide chemical composition analysis distinguishing from true tortoise shell
• Document flammability ratings for cellulose acetate dust
• Include precision indexing for frame pattern cutting