HTS 8203.20.60 — rate composition
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HTS 8203.20.60 (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)) carries an MFN general rate of 5.5% on U.S. imports; China-origin entries additionally stack Global Section 301 (CN, 12.5% tier). Example (origin CN · $10,000 · sea formal entry): duties + fees ≈ $1,847.14.Data as of 2026-10-07 (ruleset v0.3.4).
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)
USITC: 12¢/doz. + 5.5%
Duty layers
| Layer | Rate | Amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
Base duty (MFN) Active | 5.5% | $550.00 | HTS Column 1 general rate ↗ |
Global Section 301 (CN, 12.5% tier) In litigation | 12.5% | $1,250.00 | Trade Act 1974 §301 (global forced-labor program; FR 2026-15181 §1(a)(iii)) ↗ |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) | 0.125% | $12.50 | 26 U.S.C. §4461 / 19 CFR 24.24 (sea & water shipments only) |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (once per entry, min $34.58 / max $670.86) | $34.64 | 19 U.S.C. §58c, FY2027 (from 2026-10-01) |
Example: origin CN · $10,000 · sea formal entry · date 2026-10-07
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Selected: 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) · Base 5.5%
FAQ
What is the U.S. import tariff rate for HTS 8203.20.60?
HTS 8203.20.60 (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)) carries an MFN general rate of 5.5% on U.S. imports; China-origin entries additionally stack Global Section 301 (CN, 12.5% tier). Example (origin CN · $10,000 · sea formal entry): duties + fees ≈ $1,847.14.Data as of 2026-10-07 (ruleset v0.3.4).
Do MPF/HMF fees apply to HTS 8203.20.60?
Yes. Fees are not duties and are charged per entry: Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) 0.125%; Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) 0.3464% (once per entry, min $34.58 / max $670.86). ≈ $47.14 on the $10,000 formal-entry example; postal shipments ≤$2,500 use informal entry with fixed fees instead.
How does HTS 8203.20.60 differ from an HS code and Schedule B?
All three share the same root: HS is the World Customs Organization's 6-digit international baseline; HTS is the 10-digit U.S. import classification (first 6 digits identical to HS — 8203.20.60 on this page is shown at the 8-digit HTS level); Schedule B is the U.S. export code (first 6 digits match HTS, with Census-specific 8–10 digit suffixes). Use this HTS code for U.S. import duty, and Schedule B when exporting from the U.S. Full comparison: /en/guides/hts-vs-hs-vs-schedule-b
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