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HS Code 8203400000

Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools. - Pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools

MFN Duty Rate

6.5%

Preferential Rate

CCCT, LDCT, UST, MXT, CIAT, CT, CRT, IT, NT, SLT, PT, COLT, JT, PAT, HNT, KRT, CEUT, UAT, CPTPT, UKT: FreeGPT 5%

Unit of Measure

N/A

Classification Hierarchy

8203 Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools.
8203.40 Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools. - Pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools
8203400000 Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools. - Pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools
Chapter 82 Notes
1. 1. Apart from blow lamps, portable forges, grinding wheels with frameworks, manicure or pedicure sets, and goods of heading 82.09, 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 semi-precious 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...
2. 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 tool-holders for hand tools (heading 84.66). However, parts of general use as defined in Note 2 to Section XV are in all cases excluded from this Chapter. Heads, blades or cutting plates for electric shavers and electric hair clippers are to be classified in heading 85.10.
3. 3. Sets consisting of one or more knives of heading 82.11 and at least an equal number of articles of heading 82.15 are to be classified in heading 82.15.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duty rate for HS code 8203400000 in Canada?

The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate for HS 8203400000 (Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal...) is 6.5%. Preferential rates may apply under free trade agreements like CUSMA, CPTPP, or CETA.

How do I classify goods under HS 8203?

Heading 8203 covers "Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears,...". Classification follows the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and CBSA chapter/section notes. Use CustomsLogIQ's AI classifier for accurate classification or consult CBSA advance rulings.

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