HS code 820320: Pliers
- Covers:
- Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal-cutting shears…
- Listed US duty:
- 12% (varies by US subheading) (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal-cutting shears, pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools : Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools
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What 820320 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal-cutting shears, pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools › Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools.
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 8203 Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal-cutting shears, pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools: every subheading side by side.
- 820310 Files, rasps and similar tools
- 820330 Metal-cutting shears and similar tools
- 820340 Pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools
US duty rate
12% (varies by US subheading)
General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.
Who imports under 820320
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Common questions
- What is HS code 820320?
- Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal-cutting shears, pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools : Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools
- What duty rates apply to 820320?
- Listed US duty: 12% (varies by US subheading) (US general rate, HTS 2026).
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