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U.S. imports of drilling, threading & tapping tools and parts, base metal (HS 820510) totaled $1.2M in July 2026, traded with 28 countries.
Importers of Drilling, Threading & Tapping Tools and Parts, Base Metal paid $237K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 25% on $942K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Drilling, Threading & Tapping Tools and Parts, Base Metal imports of $1.2M in July 2026 ran 29% above the year-to-date monthly average of $910K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataImports of base-metal drilling, threading, and tapping tools — including twist drills, taps, dies, and reamers — from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, making origin and classification review a routine step for procurement teams. The single US tariff line 8205100000 consolidates all variants of this heading, so distinctions between carbide-tipped and high-speed-steel versions, or between complete tools and replacement parts, must be resolved at the heading level rather than through separate 10-digit breakouts. Germany and Taiwan are significant alternative sources, particularly for precision-grade tooling used in aerospace and automotive machining applications. Buyers sourcing from Israel may also encounter specific duty treatment depending on the product specification.
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78 shipments/mo
Both carbide-tipped and high-speed-steel drilling tools of base metal fall under the single 10-digit line 8205100000 when they are hand-operated or bench-mounted tools of heading 8205. Carbide-insert tooling for machine tools may instead classify under Chapter 82 cutting-tool headings or Chapter 84 machine-tool accessories, so a precise functional and material analysis is essential before entry.
Yes. Base-metal drilling, threading, and tapping tools originating in China are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should confirm the applicable list and rate with a licensed customs broker, as the measures have been subject to ongoing review and modification.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8205100000 | Drilling, Threading or Tapping Tools A Pts, Bs Mtl | $1.2M | 20.26% | 80.47% | $237K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8205100000 | Drilling, Threading or Tapping Tools A Pts, Bs Mtl | $1.3M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
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China and Canada together supply 50% of it.
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rate provision · imports
19.2% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 20.26%.
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Imports
$1.2MYoY · Pro
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$1.3MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.