Metal cutting shears and similar tools, and parts thereof
N349152 · 2025-05-21 — The tariff classification and country of origin of tin snips and aviation snips
Each tool is made primarily of steel and is used to cut metal. You provided photographs and descriptions of each stage of the manufacturing process for each tool. The features and characteristics of the tools are as follows: The tin snips consist of two primary pieces, which are the left and right side of the tool. Each piece incorporates a handle with a hand/finger ring on one side and a cutting end on the other. The handles are joined by a pin near the cutting end, which provides a fulcrum, allowing the scissor action of the tool. The subject articles also have a comfort grip applied to the…
H270402 · 2016-08-17 — Revocation of NY N021177; Classification of a Cable Cutter (Item Number 40507)
This letter is to inform you that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) has reconsidered New York Ruling Letter (“NY”) N021177, dated December 28, 2007, in response to your request, dated September 3, 2015, on behalf of Central Purchasing LLC (dba Harbor Freight Tools). In NY N021177, CBP classified a cable cutter (item number 40507) under subheading 8203.20.6030 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”), which provides for “Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt cutters, perforating punches and…
N231636 · 2012-09-05 — The tariff classification of a rebar cutter and cable cutters from Japan.
The samples you have submitted are being returned as you requested. The sample identified as a Cable Cutter (factory number SC250), is designed for cutting copper and aluminum cable. This hand-operated tool is made of steel and consists of two handles that operate two shear-type blades around a pivot. It has an overall length of 23.5” and a net weight of 4 ¼ lbs. You have stated that the cable cutter will be imported in four additional models (factory numbers SC250S, SC250R, SC500R and SC750). They are identical in design to the submitted sample but will range in overall lengths from 18” to…
N225075 · 2012-07-23 — The tariff classification of a wire rope cutter and a steel strap cutter from Japan.
The samples you have submitted are being returned as you requested. The first sample is identified as a wire rope cutter (stock number 22-WC24-3). You have stated that it is designed to cut steel wire rope in the rigging industry. This hand-operated tool is made of steel and consists of two handles that operate two blades around a pivot. One of the blades is notched and is used to hold the wire in place during cutting. The blades cut the wire by sliding past each other. The wire rope cutter will be imported in lengths of 14”, 24”, 30”, 36” and 42”. The cutting capacity will range from ¼” to…
R00468 · 2004-06-21 — The tariff classification of a TiN Shop Snip from China.
You have described your product as the TiN Shop Snip, style #7926. The item is composed of two shafts articulated on a pivot and approximately 8” in length. Both of these shafts terminate in convex titanium nitrate coated cutting blades, which slide past each other. They have no finger rings. This tool has a spring, which forces the shafts apart after cutting, and a fastening that they can be easily opened or closed with one hand. In cutting they are manipulated with one hand. The Shop Snip is designed with heavy-duty, extra hard blades and intended for shop or job-site use. The applicable…
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