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📦 Steel bench vises, each weighing less than 18.75 kg, bolt mounted with a 180 degree swivel base and with reversible jaw faces, having a jaw width (opening) of between 17 and 18 cm (provided for in subheading 8205.70.00)
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United States to Iran, Islamic Republic of Trade Analysis for Steel bench vises, each weighing less than 18.75 kg, bolt mounted with a 180 degree swivel base and with reversible jaw faces, having a jaw width (opening) of between 17 and 18 cm (provided for in subheading 8205.70.00)

Detailed tariff information for Steel bench vises, each weighing less than 18.75 kg, bolt mounted with a 180 degree swivel base and with reversible jaw faces, having a jaw width (opening) of between 17 and 18 cm (provided for in subheading 8205.70.00) imports

Steel bench vises, each weighing less than 18.75 kg, bolt mounted with a 180 degree swivel base and with reversible jaw faces, having a jaw width (opening) of between 17 and 18 cm (provided for in subheading 8205.70.00) Tariff Rate

HS Code:

40%
Effective January 1, 2023
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Trade Volume

Value
Negligible (under $10,000 USD)
Year
2022
Trend
Declining due to U.S. sanctions and trade restrictions

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
N/A
No preferential trade agreements applicable between the United States and Iran for this product under current sanctions and trade restrictions.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S. Imposes Stricter Sanctions on Iran Affecting Steel Vise Imports
The United States has tightened sanctions on Iran, targeting various industrial goods including steel bench vises under HS Code 8205.70.00. This move further restricts the import of specific steel vises with a jaw width of 17-18 cm from Iran.
2023-10-15
Impact: Trade of steel bench vises between the U.S. and Iran is severely limited due to these sanctions, with potential supply chain disruptions for U.S. businesses reliant on Iranian imports.
Iran Responds to U.S. Trade Restrictions on Steel Tools
In response to ongoing U.S. sanctions, Iran has imposed retaliatory export restrictions on steel tools, including bench vises under HS Code 8205.70.00, affecting U.S. importers seeking these specific products.
2023-09-20
Impact: U.S. importers of steel bench vises with specified features may face shortages or increased costs as Iranian suppliers limit exports.
U.S. Commerce Department Reviews Iranian Steel Vise Trade Loopholes
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a review of potential loopholes in trade sanctions that allow limited imports of steel bench vises (HS Code 8205.70.00) from Iran, focusing on items with a jaw width of 17-18 cm.
2023-08-05
Impact: Pending the review outcome, trade of these specific steel vises may face additional restrictions, impacting availability in the U.S. market.
Policy Updates
Updated U.S. Sanctions on Iranian Industrial Goods
The U.S. Department of Treasury updated its sanctions list under the Iran Sanctions Act, explicitly including steel bench vises under HS Code 8205.70.00 as restricted items for import from Iran, with limited exemptions for pre-existing contracts.
Date: 2023-10-10
Iranian Export Control Measures on Steel Tools
Iran's Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade introduced new export controls on steel tools, including bench vises with specific features (jaw width 17-18 cm), requiring special permits for shipments to the U.S. and allied nations.
Date: 2023-09-15