McCall #17/18 Hatchet from Japan
Dental hatchet with reinforced blade for cutting decay and smoothing cavity walls. Monobevel cutting edge for right-handed posterior use. Classifies under HTS 9018.49.80.40 dental hand instruments.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document blade bevel specifications confirming dental restorative function
• Include handle ergonomics study showing dental-specific grip design
• Separate from enamel hatchets which may fall under different subheadings