8203.20.80.00Pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof
Also written 8203208000 and 8203.20.8000
HTS Code 8203.20.80.00 covers any article best defined as Base Metals and Articles of Base MetalTools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metalFiles, 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:Parts in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from China pay 42% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
From China, the total duty on 8203.20.80.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 39.5% to 42%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.
Estimated Duty on 8203.20.80.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 27, 2026
- Total duty
- 42%
- $4,200.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 42.47%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $14,247.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty4.5%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 8203.20.80.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 4.5%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- AAUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 45%
- Units of Quantity
- No.
- China42%
- Mexico14.5%
- Canada14.5%
- Vietnam17%
- Germany10%
US Import Duty on HTS 8203.20.80.00 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from China pay 42% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4.5% |
| 42% |
| Mexico | 4.5% |
| 14.5%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 4.5% |
| 14.5%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 4.5% |
| 17% |
| Germany | 4.5% |
| 10% |
| Japan | 4.5% |
| 12.5% |
| South Korea | 4.5% |
| 12.5% |
| Taiwan | 4.5% |
| 10% |
| India | 4.5% |
| 14.5% |
| Ireland | 4.5% |
| 10% |
| Italy | 4.5% |
| 10% |
| Switzerland | 4.5% |
| 12.5% |
| Thailand | 4.5% |
| 17% |
| Malaysia | 4.5% |
| 14.5% |
| United Kingdom | 4.5% |
| 14.5% |
| France | 4.5% |
| 10% |
| Indonesia | 4.5% |
| 14.5% |
| Brazil | 4.5% |
| 42% |
| Bangladesh | 4.5% |
| 14.5% |
| Cambodia | 4.5% |
| 14.5% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from China pay 42% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from Mexico pay 14.5% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from Canada pay 14.5% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from Vietnam pay 17% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.5%).
- As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8%).
- As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8%).
- As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.5%).
- As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from India pay 14.5% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.5%).
- As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.5%).
- As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8%).
- As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from Thailand pay 17% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from Malaysia pay 14.5% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from United Kingdom pay 14.5% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.5%).
- As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from Indonesia pay 14.5% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from Brazil pay 42% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from Bangladesh pay 14.5% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from Cambodia pay 14.5% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
Duties on goods entered Oct 27, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8203.20.80.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $8M of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00), up 15% on 2024, mostly from Taiwan (49%), Germany (16%) and China (6%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $4M | 49% | 5% | 10% |
| Germany | $1M | 16% | 36% | 10% |
| China | $459K | 6% | 26% | 42% |
| France | $382K | 5% | 213% | 10% |
| Sweden | $282K | 3% | 26% | 10% |
| Japan | $247K | 3% | 123% | 12.5% |
| Pakistan | $232K | 3% | 63% | 14.5% |
| Switzerland | $231K | 3% | 24% | 12.5% |
| Italy | $162K | 2% | 40% | 10% |
| Canada | $157K | 2% | 12% | 14.5%0% with USMCA |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Relevant HTS Notes
Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 8203.20.80.00.
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What does HTS code 8203.20.80.00 cover?
HTS code 8203.20.80.00 covers pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (Parts), classified under Chapter 82 (Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 4.5%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8203.20.80.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8203.20.80.00 is 4.5%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 45%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from China?
As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from China pay 42% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from Vietnam pay 17% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from Mexico?
As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof (HTS 8203.20.80.00) from Mexico pay 14.5% in duties: the 4.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 8203.20.80.00 from?
In 2025 the US imported $8M of pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof under HTS 8203.20.80.00, mostly from Taiwan (49%), Germany (16%) and China (6%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8203.20.80.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8203.20.80.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-27.
Primary Sources
The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.
- USITCHarmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States: 8203.20.80.00, Revision 20 (2026)
- USITCHTS Chapter 82, with its notes (PDF)
- USITCHTS Section 15 notes, printed with Chapter 72 (PDF)
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – Forced Labor (9903.05.31 and 17 more): USTR, Notice of Actions in Section 301 Investigations (forced labor), 91 FR 47318
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – Brazil (9903.05.01): USTR notice, Notice of Action: Section 301 Investigation of Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices, 91 FR 45516 (FR Doc. 2026-14542)
- CBPCROSS classification rulings for 8203.20.80.00
- U.S. Census BureauU.S. general imports by HTS code and country