U.S. imports of wooden tool handles, broom & brush bodies, and shoe lasts (HS 441700) totaled $3.3M in August 2026, imported from 31 countries.
Importers of Wooden Tool Handles, Broom & Brush Bodies, and Shoe Lasts paid $505K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 15.35% of the $3.3M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataItaly leads US imports of wooden tool handles and brush bodies under this heading, supplying high-quality turned and shaped hardwood components used in hand tools, paint applicators, and footwear manufacturing. The US schedule breaks out specific product types: broom and mop handles exceeding dimensional thresholds (4417002000), paint brush and roller handles (4417004000), brush backs (4417006000), and tool handles (4417008010), with a residual line (4417008090) covering remaining articles. China is also a significant supplier, and China-origin wooden articles in this chapter may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, making origin verification an important cost consideration.
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240 shipments/mo
The US schedule provides a dedicated line (4417002000) for broom and mop handles exceeding 1.9 cm in diameter and 97 cm in length. Handles that do not meet both dimensional thresholds, or handles for paint brushes and rollers, fall under separate lines. Importers should measure and document handle dimensions to ensure correct line selection and avoid reclassification.
Yes. Wooden tool handles and related articles originating in China are generally subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the normal column 1 duty rate. Importers should confirm the applicable Section 301 list and any product-specific exclusions with a licensed customs broker, as coverage and exclusion status can change.
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Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 4417
Subheading 441700 · $3.3M of $3.3M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4417004000 | Paint Brush and Paint Roller Handles, Of Wood | $1.2M | 5.89% | 57.62% | $68K |
| 4417008090 | Tools Tool/Brush/Broom Bodies Shoe Last/Tree, Wood | $1.0M | 25.51% | 97.30% | $265K |
| 4417008010 | Tools Handles of Wood | $504K | 17.23% | 66.15% | $87K |
| 4417002000 | Broom/Mop Handles Gt 1.9cm Dmr Gt 97cm Long, Wood | $415K | 16.98% | 89.44% | $70K |
| 4417006000 | Brush Backs, Of Wood | $175K | 8.69% | 86.93% | $15K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4417000000 | Tools/Tool & Broom Bodies Etc Shoe Last/Trees Wood | $502K |
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
$3.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$502KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $40.8M of Wooden Tool Handles, Broom & Brush Bodies, and Shoe Lasts.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Italy and China together supply 56% of it. China pays 38.9% duty; Mexico 0.2%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
22.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 15.35% of total import value.