HS Code 8205
Miscellaneous Hand Tools and Vices
HS code 8205 covers miscellaneous hand tools including screwdrivers, hammers, glass cutters, blow lamps, vices, clamps, and portable grinding wheels.
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HS Code 8205 — Miscellaneous Hand Tools and Vices
This is a broad category for manual tools not specified elsewhere, including hammers, screwdrivers, and glass cutters. It also covers stationary workshop equipment like vices, clamps, anvils, and portable forges used in metal or wood working.
What's included
- Screwdrivers
- Hammers and sledgehammers
- Vices and bench clamps
- Blow lamps
- Glaziers' diamonds (glass cutters)
- Anvils
- Stapling guns (manual)
What's excluded
- Pneumatic nailers → use
8467(Powered tools are under Chapter 84.) - Machine tool accessories → use
8466(Clamps that are part of a machine tool belong in 8466.)
Common examples
- Phillips head screwdriver
- 2lb Claw hammer
- Engineer's bench vice
- Butane blow torch for soldering
Frequently asked questions
Do screwdrivers with interchangeable bits go here?
Yes, manual screwdrivers including those with bit storage or interchangeable shafts are classified in 8205.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 9%
- Documentation: null
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: China, Germany, Taiwan, Japan
- Top importers: USA, Germany, UK, Australia
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Key takeaway
The 'catch-all' category for manual striking, clamping, and driving tools like hammers and screwdrivers.
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