| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8206000000 | Doc | The rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject t+30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8204110030 | Doc | 64.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8204110060 | Doc | 64.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8543708000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8504909690 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8430690100 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8430505000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8431499045 | Doc | 80.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8431499090 | Doc | 80.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8487900080 | Doc | 83.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8487900040 | Doc | 58.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Electric Scraper
An electric scraper is a power tool used to remove various materials from surfaces through mechanical abrasion. It utilizes a reciprocating motion of a blade or scraping element to efficiently strip paint, rust, adhesives, flooring, and other unwanted coatings.
Material
Electric scrapers are constructed with several key materials:
- Housing: Typically made of durable plastic or metal alloys to withstand impact and provide insulation.
- Blade/Scraping Element: High-carbon steel is common for blades requiring sharpness and wear resistance. Tungsten carbide and other hardened materials are used for more aggressive applications or longer lifespan.
- Motor: Electric motors provide the power, varying in voltage (corded or cordless) and power output (measured in Watts or Amps).
- Drive Mechanism: Internal gears and linkages convert the motor's rotational motion into the reciprocating scraping action.
Purpose
The primary purpose of an electric scraper is to expedite the removal of surface materials, offering a faster and less physically demanding alternative to manual scraping methods. Specific applications include:
- Paint Removal: Stripping old or flaking paint from wood, metal, or masonry.
- Rust Removal: Eliminating rust from metal surfaces prior to painting or repair.
- Adhesive Removal: Taking off stubborn adhesives, glue, or tape residue.
- Flooring Removal: Removing tiles, linoleum, or carpet.
- Surface Preparation: Preparing surfaces for refinishing, coating, or repair.
Function
Electric scrapers function by rapidly moving a blade or scraping element back and forth across a surface. The force of this action, combined with the blade's angle, breaks the bond between the unwanted material and the substrate. Many models feature adjustable blade depth and speed settings to accommodate different materials and applications. Vibration dampening systems are often incorporated to reduce user fatigue.
Usage Scenarios
- Residential: Home renovation projects like paint stripping, floor removal, and furniture restoration.
- Commercial: Construction, shipbuilding, automotive repair, and industrial maintenance.
- DIY & Professional: Suitable for both amateur do-it-yourselfers and professional tradespeople.
- Indoor & Outdoor: Can be used in a variety of environments, though dust collection may be necessary for indoor applications.
Common Types
- Oscillating Multi-Tools with Scraper Attachments: Versatile tools that accept a variety of attachments, including scrapers. Suitable for smaller jobs and detailed work.
- Dedicated Electric Scrapers: Designed specifically for scraping, offering higher power and more aggressive action. Often feature longer blades and more robust motors.
- Corded Electric Scrapers: Provide consistent power and are suitable for extended use.
- Cordless Electric Scrapers: Offer greater portability and convenience, powered by rechargeable batteries.
- Pneumatic Scrapers: Utilize compressed air for power, commonly used in industrial settings for heavy-duty applications.
- Floor Scrapers: Specifically designed for removing flooring materials, often with wider blades and adjustable depth controls.
Electric scrapers are machinery used for moving, grading, leveling, scraping, or excavating earth, minerals, or ores. Based on the provided information, the following HS codes may be relevant:
- 8430.69.01: This HS code falls under Chapter 84 (Machinery and mechanical appliances) and specifically addresses “Other moving, grading, leveling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals or ores; pile-drivers and pile-extractors; snowplows and snowblowers”. The heading 8430 further specifies machinery for earth, minerals, or ores. The subheading 8430.69.01 denotes “Other machinery, not self-propelled”. This would apply to electric scrapers that are not self-propelled.
- 8430.50.50: This HS code also falls under Chapter 84 and heading 8430. However, the subheading 8430.50.50 specifically refers to “Other machinery, self-propelled”. This would apply to electric scrapers that are self-propelled.
Regarding HS code 8430.69.01 and 8430.50.50, it is important to determine whether the electric scraper is self-propelled or not, as this significantly impacts the correct HS code classification.
- 8431.49.90.45: This HS code falls under Chapter 84 and addresses “Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machinery of headings 8425 to 8430”. Specifically, it covers “Of machinery of heading 8426, 8429 or 8430: Other: Other Other: Parts of backhoes, shovels, clamshells and draglines: Other: Scraper bowls for scrapers of subheadings 8429.30 and 8430.69.01”. If importing parts for an electric scraper classified under 8430.69.01, this HS code may be applicable.
- 8431.49.90.90: This HS code also falls under Chapter 84 and addresses “Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machinery of headings 8425 to 8430”. Specifically, it covers “Of machinery of heading 8426, 8429 or 8430: Other: Other Other: Other: Other: Wheel and tire assemblies”. If importing parts for an electric scraper classified under 8430.69.01 or 8430.50.50, this HS code may be applicable.
Regarding HS code 8431.49.90.45 and 8431.49.90.90, please note that these codes are specifically for parts used with machinery under headings 8425 to 8430.
- 8487.90.00.80: This HS code falls under Chapter 84 and addresses “Machinery parts, not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, and not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter: Other Other”. This may be applicable for certain non-electrical parts of the electric scraper.
- 8487.90.00.40: This HS code falls under Chapter 84 and addresses “Machinery parts, not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, and not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter: Other Oil seals, other than those of chapter 40”. This may be applicable for oil seals used in the electric scraper, provided they are not covered by chapter 40.
Regarding HS code 8487.90.00.80 and 8487.90.00.40, please note that these codes are for parts that do not contain electrical components.
For HS codes 8431.49.90.45 and 8431.49.90.90, please note that the material of the parts (steel or aluminum) may be subject to an additional 25% tariff.