Cordless Shear Metal Cutter from Japan
Hand tool with self-contained motor for straight/curved cuts in sheet metal up to 18 gauge. HTS 8467.29.00.90 for other electric hand tools excluding specific nippers.
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
• Gauge capacity and blade type in specs; avoid 'nibbler' terminology to prevent 8467.29.20
• Rust-proof coating certs for metalworking durability
• Separate shipping of blades to optimize duties