| 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 |
| 7317006560 | Doc | 80.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8305906000 | Doc | 43.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8305903050 | Doc | 30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7319909000 | Doc | 65.4% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9017800000 | Doc | 60.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Removal Pliers
Removal pliers are hand tools designed to grip, extract, and remove objects, typically small, embedded, or difficult-to-reach items. They are commonly used in a variety of fields including medical, dental, veterinary, electronics, and general repair work. Their design emphasizes control and precision rather than sheer force.
Material
- Stainless Steel: The most common material due to its corrosion resistance, durability, and ability to be sterilized. Different grades of stainless steel are used depending on the application (e.g., surgical-grade for medical use).
- Carbon Steel: Offers higher strength but is susceptible to rust and requires protective coatings. Often used for general repair applications.
- Alloy Steel: Combines strength and corrosion resistance, suitable for demanding applications.
- Titanium: Lightweight and extremely corrosion-resistant, used in specialized applications where weight is a concern.
Purpose
The primary purpose of removal pliers is to safely and effectively extract objects without causing damage to surrounding tissues or components. This is achieved through a combination of gripping force and precise tip geometry.
Function
- Grip: Jaws are designed to securely hold the target object. Various jaw shapes exist for different object types.
- Extraction: The pliers leverage principle amplifies the user's force to overcome resistance during removal.
- Control: The handle and jaw design allows for precise manipulation and controlled extraction.
- Locking Mechanism (optional): Some pliers feature a locking mechanism to maintain grip during prolonged use or complex extraction procedures.
Usage Scenarios
- Medical Field: Removing foreign objects (splinters, thorns, sutures), grasping tissue during surgery.
- Dental Field: Extracting teeth, removing fragments during root canal procedures.
- Veterinary Field: Removing foreign objects from animals, assisting in surgical procedures.
- Electronics Repair: Removing small components, wires, and connectors.
- Jewelry Making: Removing stones, adjusting components.
- General Repair: Removing nails, staples, and other embedded objects.
Common Types
- Splinter Forceps: Fine-pointed tips for grasping small objects like splinters or thorns. Often with a spring-loaded action.
- Tissue Forceps: Larger, more robust forceps for grasping tissue during surgical procedures. Available with various jaw geometries (e.g., Adson, DeBakey).
- Dental Extracting Forceps: Specifically designed for extracting teeth, with curved beaks and various jaw shapes to accommodate different tooth types.
- Needle-Nose Pliers: Long, tapered jaws for reaching into tight spaces and gripping small objects. Often used in electronics repair.
- Curved Forceps: Bent jaws for accessing objects in difficult-to-reach locations.
- Self-Locking Forceps (Hemostats): Feature a locking mechanism to maintain grip on tissue or objects. Commonly used in surgical procedures to clamp blood vessels.
- Splinter Removal Tweezers: A common, less specialized form often found in first aid kits.
Removal pliers fall under tools used for gripping, cutting, or manipulating objects, specifically those designed for removal tasks. Based on the provided information, the following HS codes are relevant:
- 8203206030: This HS code covers Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof. More specifically, it applies to Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof, categorized as Other, and further specified as Other (except parts) Pliers. The tax 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 tax rate is 12¢/doz. + 5.5% + 55.0%.
- 8203206060: Similar to 8203206030, this HS code also covers Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof, specifically Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof, categorized as Other, but specified as Other (except parts) Other. It shares the same tax details as 8203206030: a base duty of 12¢/doz. + 5.5%, with an additional 25.0% duty currently, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tax rate of 12¢/doz. + 5.5% + 55.0%.
Note: The distinction between 8203206030 and 8203206060 is not explicitly defined in the provided reference material beyond the "Other" specification. It is recommended to consult with a customs expert for clarification on which code is most appropriate based on the specific characteristics of the removal pliers.