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    8203.20.60

    Other (except parts)

    HTS code 8203.20.60 covers pliers, tweezers, and similar hand tools (excluding parts). Use this code when importing these hand tools to determine the applicable duty of 12¢/dozen + 5.5%, or to understand their classification within Chapter 82, which covers tools and cutlery.

    Other (except parts)

    Detailed information for HTS Code 8203.20.60

    This tariff schedule covers tools, implements, cutlery, and similar items made of base metal, as outlined in Chapter 82. Code 8203.20.60 specifically addresses files, rasps, pliers, tweezers, and related handtools—excluding parts. Within this code, 8203.20.60.30 covers pliers, while 8203.20.60.60 encompasses all other tools within this category; use the appropriate statistical suffix to specify which type of tool is being reported.

    ChapterChapter 82 - Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal
    SectionSection XV - Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal

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    General Duty

    12¢/doz. + 5.5%

    Standard trade partners (NTR)

    Special Duty

    Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

    Eligible FTA or preference programs

    The general duty rate for HTS code 8203.20.60 and its subdivisions (8203.20.60.30 & 8203.20.60.60) is 12¢ per dozen plus 5.5%. This means for each dozen units imported, a duty of 12 cents plus 5.5% of the value will be assessed. Special rates of *Free* apply to goods originating from specific countries including Australia, Canada, and others listed (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) if they qualify under eligible FTA or preference programs. Reporting units are in dozens. No section notes were specified.

    Rate of Duty (Column 2): $1.20/doz. + 60%

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    Code subdivisions

    8203.20.60.30

    Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt cutters, perforating punches and similar handtools, and base metal parts thereof: > Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof: > Other: > Other (except parts) > Pliers

    8203.20.60.60

    Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt cutters, perforating punches and similar handtools, and base metal parts thereof: > Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof: > Other: > Other (except parts) > Other

    Chapter & section notes

    Chapter notes

    Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 82 TOOLS, IMPLEMENTS, CUTLERY, SPOONS AND FORKS, OF BASE METAL; PARTS THEREOF OF BASE METAL XV 82-1 Notes 1. Apart from blow torches and similar self-contained torches, portable forges, grinding wheels with frameworks, manicure or pedicure sets, and goods of heading 8209, this chapter covers only articles with a blade, working edge, working surface or other working part of: (a) Base metal; (b) Metal carbides or cermets; (c) Precious or semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) on a support of base metal, metal carbide or cermet; or (d) Abrasive materials on a support of base metal, provided that the articles have cutting teeth, flutes, grooves or the like, of base metal, which retain their identity and function after the application of the abrasive. 2. Parts of base metal of the articles of this chapter are to be classified with the articles of which they are parts, except parts separately specified as such and toolholders for handtools (heading 8466). However, parts of general use as defined in note 2 to section XV are in all cases excluded from this chapter. Heads, blades and cutting plates for electric shavers and electric hair clippers are to be classified in heading 8510. 3. Sets consisting of one or more knives of heading 8211 and at least an equal number of articles of heading 8215 are to be classified in heading 8215. Additional U.S. Notes 1. The provisions in this chapter which specifically refer to kitchen or tableware include articles of types which are used outdoors as well as those which are used indoors. 2. In determining the length of files and rasps (heading 8203), the tang (if any) should not be included. 3. For the purposes of determining the rate of duty applicable to sets provided for in heading 8205, 8206, 8211 or 8215, a specific rate of duty or a compound rate of duty for any article in the set shall be converted to its ad valorem equivalent rate, i.e., the ad valorem rate which, when applied to the full value of the article determined in accordance with section 402 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, would provide the same amount of duties as the specific or compound rate. Statistical Notes 1. For the purposes of statistical reporting of sets in heading 8205, 8206, 8211 or 8215, the number of pieces reported shall be the total number of separate pieces in the set(s). 2. For the purposes of subheading 8211.92, the term "sheath-type knives" refers to fixed-blade knives contained in a substantial holster, i.e.,"sheath" and of a kind used in hunting and fishing. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XV 82-2

    Section notes

    SECTION XV BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL XV-1 Notes 1. This section does not cover: (a) Prepared paints, inks or other products with a basis of metallic flakes or powder (headings 3207 to 3210, 3212, 3213 or 3215); (b) Ferrocerium or other pyrophoric alloys (heading 3606); (c) Headgear or parts thereof of heading 6506 or 6507; (d) Umbrella frames or other articles of heading 6603; (e) Goods of

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