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8203.20.40.00 - Slip joint pliers 🖩

Details

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Unit of Quantitydoz.
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)12%
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
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Column 2 Rate of Duty60%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This category encompasses slip joint pliers, a common type of hand tool designed for gripping, bending, and cutting. Slip joint pliers are characterized by their adjustable jaw mechanism, which allows for varying jaw openings, making them versatile for a range of tasks. They are typically constructed from base metals, aligning with the scope of Chapter 82.

Distinguishing slip joint pliers from their siblings, this specific code is for the tool itself, not for parts thereof. HTS code 8203.20.80.00 covers only the component parts of pliers and similar tools, while 8203.20.60 is a residual category for other types of pliers not specifically classified elsewhere. Therefore, 8203.20.40.00 is exclusively for the complete slip joint plier tool.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification under this code is specific to the slip joint plier tool. When classifying, attention should be paid to the characteristic slip joint mechanism and the overall function of gripping and manipulation as the primary purpose of the tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 8203.20.40.00?
HTS code 8203.20.40.00 covers Slip joint pliers under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 82: Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal.
›What products are classified under 8203.20.40.00?
This classification covers Slip joint pliers. It is a subcategory of Other:.
›What is the import duty rate for 8203.20.40.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 8203.20.40.00 is 12%. Special preferential rates may apply: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate is 60%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 8203.20.40.00?
Imports under HTS 8203.20.40.00 are measured in doz..
›Are there special tariff programs for 8203.20.40.00?
Yes, preferential rates may apply under programs including: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) (duty-free treatment)., Australia Special Rate, Bahrain Special Rate, Chile Special Rate, Colombia Special Rate. And 12 more programs.
Go up to 8203.20 · Go up to Chapter 82: Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal

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