Code 8203 30 · Heading 8203

Hand-operated tin snips and similar tools of base metal

This code covers tin snips and similar tools designed for use by hand, made of base metal. It does not cover the other tool types listed under the heading, such as files, pliers, pipe cutters or bolt cutters.

For example

Base-metal hand tin snips
Base-metal hand-operated sheet-metal shears

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Metal-cutting shears and similar hand tools, of base metal

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Step 1 · Section XV Base metals and articles of base metal
Is it iron or steel; an article made of iron or steel; copper or an article made of copper; nickel or an article made of nickel; aluminium or an article made of aluminium; lead or an article made of lead; zinc or an article made of zinc; tin or an article made of tin; another base metal, sintered metal or cermet, or an article made from one of these; a base-metal tool, implement, knife, spoon or fork, or a part thereof; or another miscellaneous article made of base metal?
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Step 2 · Chapter 82 Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of ba… 10 of 11 chapters in section XV
Which named product group best describes it: an agricultural, gardening or forestry hand tool; a hand saw or saw blade; a file, pliers or similar hand tool; a hand wrench or socket head; another hand tool or implement; a retail set of tools; a replaceable tool; a machine knife or blade; an unmounted sintered metal-carbide tool part; a mechanical hand-operated food or drink implement weighing less than 10 kg; a knife; a razor or non-electric shaving machine; scissors; another cutting or clipping tool or manicure or pedicure implement; or a spoon, fork or similar kitchen or table article?
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Step 3 · Heading 8203 Files, rasps, pliers, incl. cutting pliers, pincers… 3 of 15 headings under chapter 82
Which type of tool is it: a file or rasp; pliers, pincers, nippers or tweezers; tin snips; or a pipe cutter, bolt cutter, punch pliers or similar tool?
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Step 4 · Subheading 8203 30 Metal-cutting shears and similar hand tools, of bas… 3 of 4 subheadings under heading 8203
Is it a file or rasp; pliers, pincers or tweezers; tin snips or a similar tool; or a pipe cutter, bolt cutter or punch pliers or a similar tool?

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8203 30 00 Metal-cutting shears and similar hand tools, of base metal 1.7% Save

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8203 10 Files, rasps and similar hand tools of base metal 1.7%
8203 20 Pliers, incl. cutting pliers, pincers and tweezers for non-medical use and similar hand tools, of base metal 1.7%
8203 30 Metal-cutting shears and similar hand tools, of base metal you are here 1.7%
8203 40 Pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools, of base metal 1.7%

Export to Norway

What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.

82.03.3000

Metal cutting shears and similar tools

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 9, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

Export to the United Kingdom

What UK customs charges when goods like these are imported into the UK.

8203 30 00 00

Metal-cutting shears and similar tools

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 9, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.