8203.40.60.00 - Other (including parts)

This HTS category, 8203.40.60.00, encompasses "Other" handtools that fall under the broader heading of pipe cutters, bolt cutters, perforating punches, and similar tools, as well as their parts. It serves as a residual category for these types of tools when they do not meet the specific criteria of other subheadings within 8203.40. This includes a wide array of specialized cutting and punching implements designed for use with pipes, bolts, or for creating holes in various materials, along with any components made of base metal that are intended for these tools.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8203.40.30.00, is crucial for accurate classification. The sibling category specifically identifies tools whose cutting parts contain over 0.2 percent of chromium, molybdenum, or tungsten, or over 0.1 percent of vanadium by weight. Therefore, 8203.40.60.00 applies to all other similar tools and parts that *do not* meet these specific alloy content requirements for their cutting elements. Classification hinges on verifying the precise composition of the cutting portion of the tool if it falls within the broader description of pipe cutters, bolt cutters, or perforating punches.

As this node is a leaf category, there are no further subcategories for this HTS code. Classification within 8203.40.60.00 is thus finalized at this level, requiring careful consideration of the primary function of the tool and the absence of the specific alloy characteristics designated for the sibling category. Examples may include simple pipe cutters without specialized alloy blades or generic parts for bolt cutters that do not qualify for more specific alloy-based tariff lines.