Cordless Electric Fabric Scissors from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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