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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of scissors, tailors' shears, and blades therefor (SITC 69640) totaled $8.9M in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Scissors, Tailors' Shears, and Blades Therefor paid $1.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $8.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Scissors, Tailors' Shears, and Blades Therefor imports of $8.9M in April 2026 ran 12% below the year-to-date monthly average of $10.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTailors' shears and scissors span a wide commercial range — from precision dressmaking shears used in apparel manufacturing to general-purpose household scissors — and the heading also covers replacement blades, making it relevant to both end-product importers and component suppliers. Blade material and finish (stainless steel grade, edge treatment, handle material) are the primary specification differentiators that affect both pricing and classification at the HTS level. Antidumping duty orders have historically applied to scissors and shears from certain origins, so importers should verify current order scope before sourcing.
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Replacement blades for scissors and tailors' shears are explicitly included in this heading, so they are classified here rather than as general cutting blades or steel articles. The key is that the blades must be designed for use in scissors or shears of this type.
Importers should document blade length, steel grade, handle material, intended end use (professional/industrial vs. household), and whether the article is sold as a complete unit or as a blade only. These details support both correct classification and any required country-of-origin analysis, particularly where antidumping orders may distinguish between product types.
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Monthly import values over time