8203 — Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal-cutting shears, pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools
In the EU Combined Nomenclature this heading has 4 eight-digit codes, conventional duty 1.7 %. In the EAEU tariff, heading 8203 has 5 ten-digit codes, base import duty 9 %.
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EU codes
| EU code | Description | EU rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8203 10 00 | Files, rasps and similar tools | 1.7 % |
| 8203 20 00 | Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools | 1.7 % |
| 8203 30 00 | Metal-cutting shears and similar tools | 1.7 % |
| 8203 40 00 | Pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools | 1.7 % |
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, conventional rate for third countries · European Commission · rate for your country of origin: TARIC
EAEU codes (base rates)
| Code | HS 6 subheading | Supp. unit | Base rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8203 10 000 0 | Files, rasps and similar tools | — | 9 % |
| 8203 20 000 1 | Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools | — | 9 % |
| 8203 20 000 9 | Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools | — | 9 % |
| 8203 30 000 0 | Metal-cutting shears and similar tools | — | 9 % |
| 8203 40 000 0 | Pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools | — | 9 % |
EAEU Common Customs Tariff, chapter 82, updated 08.03.2026 · Eurasian Economic Commission
EAEU descriptions are published in Russian only — see the Russian page. RU
What the rate does not include
This is the base import duty. It excludes anti-dumping and other trade defence measures, preferential rates under trade agreements, import VAT and excise. Customs decides the code of a specific product — this directory is not a binding classification.