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HS Code 8203300000: Metal-cutting shears and similar hand tools, of base metal in Germany

Q: Is HS code 8203300000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 8203300000 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Germany under CN / TARIC / EZT and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Germany use to classify HS code 8203300000?

Germany classifies products under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT; locally Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)), which extends HS codes to 11 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 8203300000 in Germany?

The official source is https://www.zoll.de/EN/Home/home_node.html. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 8203300000 in Germany

Under Germany's Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)), HS Code 8203300000 is classified as Metal-cutting shears and similar hand tools, of base metal. Germany's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 11 digits with national subdivisions. 8203300000 belongs to Section XV: Base metals and articles of base metal, Chapter 82: Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal, Heading 8203: Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metalcutting shears, pipecutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools.

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Classification Path of HS Code 8203300000 in Germany

Section XV

Chapters (72-83) Base metals and articles of base metal

Chapter 82

Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal

HS Code 8203

Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metalcutting shears, pipecutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools

HS Code 8203300000

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

Germany Tariff Classification: Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT)

In Germany, HS 8203300000 is classified under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)) — a 11-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT)

Local name Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)

Digits 11

Official source https://www.zoll.de/EN/Home/home_node.html

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 8203

Top Germany import Product Under HS Code 8203

1 820320: Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools $167.9M 2 820310: Files, rasps and similar tools $28.2M 3 820340: Pipecutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools $28.2M

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Top Germany export Product Under HS Code 8203

1 820320: Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools $413.9M 2 820310: Files, rasps and similar tools $50.9M 3 820340: Pipecutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools $42.5M

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Related HS Code to Germany Metal Cutting Shears (8203300000)

HS Code 82033000

Of steel;steels;of base metals;base metals;scissors;goods put up in sets;of metal;handles

HS Code 820310

Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metalcutting shears, pipecutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools : Files, rasps and similar tools

HS Code 820320

Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metalcutting shears, pipecutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools : Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools

HS Code 820340

Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metalcutting shears, pipecutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools : Pipecutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools

HS Code 820110

Hand tools, the following: spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks and rakes; axes, billhooks and similar hewing tools; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry : Spades and shovels

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 8203300000 in Germany?

HS code 8203300000 covers Metal-cutting shears and similar hand tools, of base metal in Germany. It sits in Chapter 82 (Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal), Heading 8203 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under CN / TARIC / EZT.

Is HS code 8203300000 the same across all countries?

What system does Germany use to classify HS code 8203300000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 8203300000 in Germany?