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U.S. imports of socket wrenches with or without handles, drives, and extensions, and parts, of base metal (HS 820420) totaled $27.5M in April 2026, traded with 34 countries.
Importers of Socket Wrenches with or without Handles, Drives, and Extensions, and Parts, of Base Metal paid $5.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $25.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Socket Wrenches with or without Handles, Drives, and Extensions, and Parts, of Base Metal imports of $27.5M in April 2026 ran 10% below the year-to-date monthly average of $30.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSocket wrench sets and their components — including drive handles (ratchets, breaker bars, T-handles), extension bars, universal joints, and individual sockets — all classify under a single 10-digit line (8204200000). Taiwan leads US imports under this heading, with China and Vietnam also prominent; Taiwan's socket wrench industry is particularly well-regarded for meeting SAE and metric dimensional standards demanded by automotive OEM and aftermarket channels. Importers sourcing from China face Section 301 tariff exposure, while Cambodia has emerged as a notable alternative origin for some socket products.
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Yes — socket wrenches with or without handles, drives, and extensions are all covered by 8204.20 and classify under 8204200000 at the 10-digit level. This means ratchet handles, breaker bars, extension bars, and individual sockets are all reported under the same statistical line when imported together as a set or separately as components of a socket wrench system.
The US automotive aftermarket primarily demands compliance with ASME B107 standards for socket dimensions, drive sizes (1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1" drive), and torque ratings. Importers supplying professional-grade channels should obtain manufacturer test reports confirming dimensional and hardness compliance, as major tool distributors and retailers increasingly require third-party verification to support warranty and liability programs.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8204200000 | SCKT WRNCHS W/WO HNDLS,DRVS,A EXTNSNS,PTS, BS MTL | $27.5M | 22.34% | $5.8M |
SCKT WRNCHS W/WO HNDLS,DRVS,A EXTNSNS,PTS, BS MTL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8204200000 | SCKT WRNCHS W/WO HNDLS,DRVS,A EXTNSNS,PTS, BS MTL | $6.3M |
SCKT WRNCHS W/WO HNDLS,DRVS,A EXTNSNS,PTS, BS MTL
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PLATES, STICKS TIPS ETC F TOOLS UNMOUNTD CERMETS
HS 820900
TOOLS FOR PRESSING, STAMPING OR PUNCHING, B M PTS
HS 820730
TOOLS FOR DRILLING OTHER THAN ROCK DRILL, B M PTS
HS 820750
HANDTOOLS NESOI, AND PARTS, OF BASE METAL
HS 820559
RAZORS
HS 821210
INTERCHANGEABLE TOOLS NESOI, AND PARTS, BASE MTL
HS 820790
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $6.0M | $178K | -$5.8M |
| Wisconsin | $3.4M | $198K | -$3.2M |
| South Carolina | $3.3M | $53K | -$3.3M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $12.4M | -- | -$12.4M |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $3.3M | -- | -$3.3M |
| LOW VALUE | -- | $2.6M | +$2.6M |