U.S. imports of Hand Tools (NESOI) and Parts, Base Metal (HS 820559) totaled $52.4M in August 2026, imported from 70 countries.
Importers of Hand Tools (NESOI) and Parts, Base Metal paid $12.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 24.62% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThe breadth of this residual heading is notable: it spans pipe tools (8205591000), powder-actuated fastening tools (8205592000), crowbars (8205593010), caulking guns (8205594500), single-edged razor blades not for shaving (8205595505), and a range of other edged and non-edged iron, steel, copper, aluminum, and other base-metal hand tools — each with its own 10-digit line. Taiwan leads US supply, followed closely by China, whose exports in this category are subject to Section 301 tariffs. The heading's catch-all character means classification disputes are common, particularly for multi-function tools or items that could plausibly fall under a more specific heading.
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4.9K import shipments a month
A single-piece tool combining prying, levering, and nail-pulling functions would generally be classified by its primary function or, if no single function predominates, under the residual 'other' lines within 8205.59. CBP binding ruling requests are advisable for novel multi-function designs, as the agency's prior rulings on similar articles provide the most reliable classification guidance.
Industrial single-edged razor blades (8205595505) are hand tools of base metal and do not trigger the same consumer-product safety review as shaving razors. However, if the blades are packaged for retail sale to consumers, CPSC labeling and packaging requirements may apply. Importers should confirm end-use and packaging format with their compliance counsel.
Subheading 1 of 9 in heading 8205
Subheading 820559 · $52.4M of $111.8M
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Taiwan together supply 43% of it. China pays 47.4% duty; Austria 10.2%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
4.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 24.62% of imports for consumption.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8205595560 | Other Hand Tools (Inc Parts) of Iron or Steel, Nes | $19.3M | 33.94% | 97.91% | $6.6M |
| 8205598000 | Other Handtools and Parts, Other Base Metal | $11.5M | 17.10% | 91.55% | $2.0M |
| 8205595510 | Other Edged Hand-Tools of Iron or Steel, NESOI | $5.7M | 30.16% | 99.38% | $1.7M |
| 8205593080 | Track Tools and Wedges and Parts, of Base Metal | $3.9M | 12.97% | 86.40% | $502K |
| 8205592000 | Powder-Actuated Handtools and Parts, Base Metal | $2.9M | 10.59% | 93.70% | $311K |
| 8205594500 | Caulking Guns of Iron or Steel | $2.4M | 22.68% | 98.03% | $538K |
| 8205591000 | Pipe Tools and Parts Thereof, Base Metal | $2.3M | 20.64% | 93.32% | $477K |
| 8205593010 | Crowbars of Base Metal | $1.9M | 11.97% | 97.39% | $229K |
| 8205597000 | Other Handtools and Parts, Aluminum | $1.5M | 20.73% | 93.27% | $304K |
| 8205595505 | Single-Edged Razor Blades not for Shaving | $425K | 36.02% | 77.35% | $153K |
| 8205596000 | Other Handtools and Parts, Copper | $124K | 24.10% | 100.00% | $30K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8205599000 | Handtool Incl Glass Cutter & Parts Basemetal NESOI | $31.1M |
| 8205591000 | Pipe Tools and Parts Thereof, Base Metal | $2.2M |
| 8205592000 | Powder-Actuated Handtools and Parts, Base Metal | $286K |
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
$52.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$33.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $634.1M of Hand Tools (NESOI) and Parts, Base Metal and exported $359.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.