U.S. imports of power-driven handtools (NAICS 333991) totaled $505.6M in July 2026, traded with 64 countries.
Importers of Power-Driven Handtools paid $54.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $377.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Power-Driven Handtools imports of $505.6M in July 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $426.6M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataElectric drills, angle grinders, pneumatic impact wrenches, and cordless multi-tools are among the most widely traded items in this category, serving construction, automotive repair, and industrial maintenance markets. China is the dominant global manufacturing base for power-driven handtools, and this category carries broad Section 301 tariff exposure that importers must account for in landed-cost calculations. Classification turns on power source (electric vs. pneumatic vs. hydraulic) and whether the tool is self-contained or designed for attachment to a machine, with each path leading to a different HTS heading.
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21.3K shipments/mo
Electric handtools (corded and cordless) are classified under a different HTS heading than pneumatic handtools, which in turn differ from hydraulic handtools. The distinction matters because duty rates and the scope of Section 301 tariff lists can vary across these headings. Importers should confirm the power source and operating mechanism with the manufacturer before filing.
Replacement lithium-ion battery packs are generally classified as batteries under their own HTS heading rather than as parts of handtools, and they may carry different duty rates and Section 301 exposure than the tools themselves. When imported together as a kit, the classification of the set depends on which component gives the kit its essential character.
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National industry 333991 · $505.6M of $3.9B
Imports · July 2026
origin
Vietnam and Mexico together supply 53% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
None recorded for this period.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Imports
$505.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$103.2MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.