HS 8203: Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools

General Rate
5%
Sub-codes
6
GST
10%
Chapter

HS Codes Under Heading 8203

CodeDescriptionUnitGeneral Rate
8203-10-00Files, rasps and similar toolsNo5%
8203-20-00Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools..5%
8203-30-00Metal cutting shears and similar tools..5%
8203-40-00Pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools5%
8203-40-00Pipe-cutters and bolt croppers..0%
8203-40-00Other..0%

FTA Preferential Rates

These Free Trade Agreements may offer reduced duty rates for HS 8203 products:

Classification Guidance

Heading 8203 belongs to Chapter 82 in Section XV (Base metals and articles of base metal).

View Chapter 82 classification notes
Notes 1. Apart from blow lamps, portable forges, grinding wheels with frameworks, manicure or pedicure sets, and goods of 8209.00.00, this Chapter covers only articles with a blade, working edge, working surface or other working part of: a. Base metal; b. Metal carbides or cermets; c. Precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) on a support of base metal, metal carbide or cermet; or d. Abrasive materials on a support of base metal, provided that the articles have cutting teeth, flutes, grooves, or the like, of base metal, which retain their identity and function after the application of the abrasive. 2. Parts of base metal, of the articles of this Chapter are to be classified with the articles of which they are parts, except parts separately specified as such and tool-holders for hand tools (8466). However, parts of general use as defined in Note 2 to Section XV are in all cases excluded from this Chapter.Heads, blades and cutting plates for electric shavers or electric hair clippers are to be classified in 8510. 3. Sets consisting of one or more knives of 8211 and at least an equal number of articles of 8215 are to be classified in 8215.

Important

Rates shown are general (MFN) duty rates. Total landed cost includes GST (10% on CIF + duty), Import Processing Charge ($50-

92), and biosecurity levy ($46.20-$73.56). Goods valued under AUD
,000 may qualify for the Low Value Imported Goods threshold. Use the calculator for a complete breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools in Australia?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HS 8203 (Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools) is 5%. Preferential rates may be available under 17 Free Trade Agreements.

How many sub-codes are under HS heading 8203?

There are 6 statistical codes under heading 8203 in the Australian tariff schedule. See the full table below for rates and descriptions.

Get the total landed cost for HS 8203 — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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