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HTS 8203.30.00.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Metal cutting shears and similar tools, and parts thereof. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 82: Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal, Section XV: Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 2 Chapter 99 tariff modifications currently stack on top of the base rate.
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Chapter 99 overlays that stack on the base rate
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.88.70 | section_301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| 9903.89.37 | section_301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
Past CBP decisions classifying real products under this HTS code. Useful precedent when classifying a similar product — each ruling shows how CBP interpreted the code for a specific case.
The tariff classification and country of origin of tin snips and aviation snips
Revocation of NY N021177; Classification of a Cable Cutter (Item Number 40507)
The tariff classification of a rebar cutter and cable cutters from Japan.
The tariff classification of a wire rope cutter and a steel strap cutter from Japan.
The tariff classification of a TiN Shop Snip from China.
Source: CBP CROSS (view all rulings on rulings.cbp.gov →)
HTS 8203.30.00.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Metal cutting shears and similar tools, and parts thereof. It belongs to Chapter 82 of the HTSUS.
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 8203.30.00.00 is Free. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
The Column 2 rate for HTS 8203.30.00.00 is 50%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Yes — HTS 8203.30.00.00 is covered by section_301 provision 9903.88.70 (The duty provided in the applicable subheading). 1 additional overlay also touch this code. Open the code page for the full overlay stack with effective dates and country scopes.
No active AD/CVD orders currently flag HTS 8203.30.00.00 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; a flag will appear here within 24h of any new order's publication.
Section and chapter notes that govern this code
Throughout this schedule, the expression 'base metals' means: iron and steel, copper, nickel, aluminum, lead, zinc, tin, tungsten (wolfram), molybdenum, tantalum, magnesium, cobalt, bismuth, cadmium, titanium, zirconium, antimony, manganese, beryllium, chromium, germanium, vanadium, gallium, hafnium, indium, niobium (columbium), rhenium, and thallium.
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