U.S. imports of Hammers & Sledge Hammers and Parts, Base Metal (HS 820520) totaled $8.8M in August 2026, imported from 30 countries.
Importers of Hammers & Sledge Hammers and Parts, Base Metal paid $1.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.25% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHead weight is the key classification variable within this heading: the US schedule distinguishes hammers and sledge hammers with heads not over 1.5 kg each (8205203000) from those with heads over 1.5 kg (8205206000), a split that directly affects duty treatment and statistical reporting. Mexico leads US supply under this heading, reflecting established manufacturing capacity for hand tools serving the construction and industrial trades. Taiwan and Vietnam are also significant sources, with India rounding out a diversified supplier base that gives importers flexibility when managing lead times.
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The weight threshold applies to the head alone, not the complete tool with handle. Importers should document head weight per unit on commercial invoices and packing lists to support the correct classification between 8205203000 and 8205206000 and to facilitate CBP verification.
Parts of hammers, including replacement heads, are explicitly covered by heading 8205.20 and the corresponding US tariff lines. However, if a head is made of a material that places it in a different chapter — for example, a rubber mallet head — classification may shift, so material composition should be confirmed before filing.
ImportsExports
Imports
$8.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $111.2M of Hammers & Sledge Hammers and Parts, Base Metal and exported $23.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 5 of 9 in heading 8205
Subheading 820520 · $8.8M of $111.8M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8205203000 | Hmmrs A Sldg Hmmrs, Hds Nov 1.5kg Ea, Bs Mtl | $5.4M | 19.15% | 98.14% | $1.0M |
| 8205206000 | Hmmrs A Sldg Hmmrs, Hds Ov 1.5kg Ea, Bs Mtl | $3.3M | 6.28% | 56.18% | $210K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8205200000 | Hammers A Sledge Hammers A Parts, Base Metal | $1.6M |
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 · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and Taiwan together supply 47% of it. China pays 41.2% duty; Mexico 0.1%.
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rate provision · imports
17.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.25% of imports for consumption.