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Electrician Pliers

Electrician pliers are hand tools used by electricians for gripping, twisting, cutting, and bending wires. They are specifically designed with features to ensure safety and efficiency when working with electrical systems.

Material:

• Steel: The primary material is typically hardened steel, providing durability and strength. Alloys like chrome vanadium steel are common for increased toughness and resistance to corrosion.
• Insulation: Handles are coated with a non-conductive material, such as rubber or plastic, rated for specific voltage levels (e.g., 1000V) to protect the user from electric shock.
• Grips: Often feature textured or cushioned grips for comfort and secure handling, even with gloved hands.

Purpose:

• Wire Manipulation: The primary purpose is to safely and effectively work with electrical wires.
• Safety: Designed to minimize the risk of electrical shock and injury.
• Versatility: Can perform multiple functions, reducing the need for separate tools.

Function:

• Gripping: Jaws are shaped to securely hold wires without damaging them.
• Cutting: Cutting edges are hardened and designed for precise cutting of wires.
• Twisting: Jaws can be used to twist wires together for splicing.
• Bending: Some pliers feature rounded sections for bending wires into loops or hooks.
• Stripping: Many models incorporate wire stripping notches of varying sizes.
• Crimping: Certain pliers are designed for crimping connectors onto wires.

Usage Scenarios:

• Electrical Wiring: Installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems in buildings, appliances, and equipment.
• Circuit Board Work: Manipulating small wires and components on printed circuit boards.
• Automotive Electrical Systems: Working on vehicle wiring.
• Telecommunications: Working with telephone and data cables.
• General Electrical Repair: Household electrical fixes and maintenance.

Common Types:

• Linesman Pliers (Side Cutting Pliers): Feature a flat, wide head and cutting edges near the pivot point. Primarily used for cutting, gripping, and twisting wires. Often used for heavier gauge wires.
• Diagonal Cutting Pliers (Dikes): Feature angled cutting edges for flush cutting of wires. Ideal for cutting wires close to components or terminals.
• Needle-Nose Pliers (Long-Nose Pliers): Feature long, tapered jaws for reaching into tight spaces and manipulating small wires. Can be straight or curved.
• Wire Stripping Pliers: Feature notches of varying sizes for stripping insulation from wires without damaging the conductor.
• Crimping Pliers: Designed with specialized jaws for securely crimping connectors onto wires.
• Combination Pliers: Combine features of multiple pliers types, such as gripping, cutting, and stripping.
• Fish Tape Pliers: Used to pull electrical wire through conduit.
• Self-Adjusting Pliers: Automatically adjust to the size of the wire or object being gripped.

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 are classified under the following HS codes:

• 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. The tariff details include a base duty of 12¢/doz. + 5.5%, a surcharge of 25.0%, and an additional surcharge of 30.0% after April 2, 2025. The total tariff rate is 12¢/doz. + 5.5% + 55.0%.
• 8203206060: 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); Other. The tariff details include a base duty of 12¢/doz. + 5.5%, a surcharge of 25.0%, and an additional surcharge of 30.0% after April 2, 2025. The total tariff rate is 12¢/doz. + 5.5% + 55.0%.

Regarding both HS codes 8203206030 and 8203206060, please note the base duty is calculated per dozen, and additional surcharges apply, with rates changing after April 2, 2025.