U.S. imports of socket wrenches with or without handles, drives, and extensions, and parts, of base metal (HS 820420) totaled $37.7M in August 2026, imported from 42 countries.
Importers of Socket Wrenches with or without Handles, Drives, and Extensions, and Parts, of Base Metal paid $6.1M in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 16.10% of the $37.7M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Socket Wrenches with or without Handles, Drives, and Extensions, and Parts, of Base Metal imports of $37.7M in August 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $32.8M.
Last updated: August 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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2.5K shipments/mo
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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$37.7MYoY · free account
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$7.8MYoY · free account
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YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $395.8M of Socket Wrenches with or without Handles, Drives, and Extensions, and Parts, of Base Metal.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 8204
Subheading 820420 · $37.7M of $77.9M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8204200000 | Sckt Wrnchs W/Wo Hndls,Drvs,A Extnsns,Pts, Bs Mtl | $37.7M | 16.10% | 96.92% | $6.1M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8204200000 | Sckt Wrnchs W/Wo Hndls,Drvs,A Extnsns,Pts, Bs Mtl | $7.8M |
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
Taiwan and Vietnam together supply 77% of it. China pays 40.4% duty; Germany 10.4%.
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rate provision · imports
1.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 16.10% of total import value.