GCC Common Customs Tariff · HS code · HS 8203.40
8203.40.00.00.00: Pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches & similar base metal hand tools.
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: GCC Common Customs Tariff, in force from 1 January 2025 · checked on 24 October 2026
What you pay
Importing into GCC
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
8203.40 Pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools
UK Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
EU 1.7% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 1.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
USA 3.3% – 6% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 4.7% 
Canada 6.5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Mexico Free – 15% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 7.5% 
Brazil 16.2% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 18% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 10% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 10% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N305093 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a Mini Supply Kit from China.
- 600015840 HMRC
Two hole - hole punch. Essential for using in the workplace, home or school. It can punch up to 10 sheets of standard paper Made from Stainless Steel
- 600015381 HMRC
Metal hole punch with metal clip Hole Dia 633 The hole puncher can perforate a single sheet or multiple sheets of paper at one time
Legal notes
HS code 8203.40.00.00.00 is a line of the GCC Common Customs Tariff under HS subheading 8203.40 (pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools).
The customs duty is 5%, and quantities are declared in Kilograms.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is free, the EU duty is 1.7%, the Türkiye duty is 1.7%, the US duty is 3.3%–6%, the Canada duty is 6.5%, the Mexico duty is 0%–15%, the Brazil duty is 16.2%, the Argentina duty is 18%, the Peru duty is free, the New Zealand duty is free, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is 10%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 5% and the Nigeria duty is 10%.
The GCC states imported goods of subheading 8203.40 worth US$7m in 2024.
Questions and answers
What is the GCC import duty for HS code 8203.40.00.00.00?
The customs duty in the GCC Common Customs Tariff is 5%; the supplementary unit is Kilograms. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.