| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8203206030 | Doc | 12¢/doz. + 5.5%+55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8203206060 | Doc | 12¢/doz. + 5.5%+55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8307103000 | Doc | 58.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8307106000 | Doc | 58.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7317006530 | Doc | 80.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7317007500 | Doc | 80.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8305906000 | Doc | 43.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7415390000 | Doc | 58.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9114904000 | Doc | 46.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9114905000 | Doc | 41.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Bending Pliers
Bending pliers are hand tools used to manipulate wire and other materials into curves, angles, and specific shapes. They are commonly employed in jewelry making, electrical work, metalworking, and various crafts.
Material
- Steel: The most common material, offering strength and durability. Often coated with chrome, nickel, or other finishes for corrosion resistance.
- Stainless Steel: Provides superior corrosion resistance, making them suitable for working with sensitive materials or in damp environments.
- High-Carbon Steel: Offers increased hardness and strength, suitable for heavier-duty applications.
- Plastic/Rubber Grips: Used for comfort and improved grip control.
Purpose
The primary purpose of bending pliers is to form and shape materials, particularly wire, without cutting them. They allow for precise bends and curves, essential for creating complex designs and structures.
Function
Bending pliers function based on leverage and the shape of their jaws. The jaws are designed to grip the material securely and allow the user to apply force to bend it. Different jaw shapes facilitate different types of bends.
Usage Scenarios
- Jewelry Making: Creating loops, curves, and angles in wire for earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry components.
- Electrical Work: Bending and shaping electrical wires for connections, terminations, and conduit installation.
- Metalworking: Forming metal strips and rods for various fabrication projects.
- Plumbing: Bending copper and other tubing.
- Crafts: Wire sculpting, model making, and other artistic applications.
- Automotive Repair: Forming and shaping metal components.
Common Types
- Round Nose Pliers: Feature conical jaws for creating loops, curves, and circles. Used extensively in jewelry making.
- Chain Nose Pliers: Have flat, tapered jaws for gripping, bending, and manipulating wire. Often used for opening and closing jump rings.
- Flat Nose Pliers: Have two flat, smooth jaws for gripping, bending, and straightening wire. Versatile for general wirework.
- European Style Pliers: Feature a wider head and a more ergonomic handle design, providing greater control and comfort.
- Needle Nose Pliers: Have long, tapered jaws for reaching into tight spaces and making precise bends.
- Ring Bending Pliers: Specialized pliers with shaped jaws for creating consistent ring sizes.
- Wire Wrapping Pliers: Designed with specific jaw shapes for creating decorative wire wraps around beads or other components.
Bending pliers fall under the category of hand tools used for gripping, twisting, and bending materials, primarily metals. They are commonly used in construction, manufacturing, and repair applications.
The following HS codes are relevant based on the provided reference material:
- 8203206030: This HS code covers 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); Pliers. This is a broad category encompassing various types of pliers, including bending pliers. The tariff details include a base duty of 12¢/doz. + 5.5%, with an additional 25.0% duty currently, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025. The total tariff rate is 12¢/doz. + 5.5% + 55.0%.
- 8203206060: This HS code also covers 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); Other. Similar to 8203206030, this covers a range of pliers. The tariff details are identical: a base duty of 12¢/doz. + 5.5%, with an additional 25.0% duty currently, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025. The total tariff rate is 12¢/doz. + 5.5% + 55.0%.
Explanation of HS Code Structure (based on the reference material):
- 82: Chapter 82 covers "Tools, implements, cutlery, hand tools, articles of cutlery, and articles of base metal not elsewhere specified or included in other chapters."
- 03: Heading 8203 specifically covers "Files, rasps, pliers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt cutters, perforating punches and similar handtools, and base metal parts thereof."
- 20: Subheading 820320 further defines "Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof."
- 60: This further specifies the type of pliers, with "6030" and "6060" representing different classifications within the "Other" category.
It is important to note that both 8203206030 and 8203206060 have the same tariff rates. The specific classification may depend on the precise characteristics of the bending pliers.