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Cordless Electric Fabric Scissors from China

Battery-powered electric scissors designed for precision cutting of textiles and fabrics in garment manufacturing. Classified under HTS 8467.29.00.85 as hand-held tools with self-contained electric motor specifically denoted as electric scissors. Ideal for sewers and tailors requiring clean, straight cuts without manual effort.

Duty Rate — China → United States

32.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

Import Tips

Verify the tool has a self-contained electric motor and meets 'electric scissors' definition to avoid reclassification to general power tools

Include motor specifications and UL/CE certifications in documentation for customs clearance

Cordless Electric Fabric Scissors from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8467.29.00.85