Cordless Electric Leatherworking Scissors from Japan
Electric scissors optimized for cutting leather hides and straps in shoemaking and upholstery. Falls under HTS 8467.29.00.85 as powered hand scissors for material processing. Professional grade for leather artisans.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
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
9903.05.900%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
• Leather-compatible blade hardness specs required
• Avoid chemical treatment claims affecting material duty
• Artisan vs industrial use impacts quota