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U.S. imports of hammers & sledge hammers and parts, base metal (HS 820520) totaled $9.3M in July 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Hammers & Sledge Hammers and Parts, Base Metal paid $1.2M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $7.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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963 shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 82
Subheading 5 of 9 in heading 8205
Subheading 820520 · $9.3M of $112.5M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8205203000 | Hmmrs A Sldg Hmmrs,Hds Nov 1.5kg Ea, Bs Mtl | $5.4M | 18.23% | 87.98% | $978K |
| 8205206000 | Hmmrs A Sldg Hmmrs,Hds Ov 1.5kg Ea, Bs Mtl | $3.5M | 7.11% | 57.94% | $246K |
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 | $2.0M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$9.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Vietnam and Taiwan together supply 54% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
22.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 13.08%.