U.S. imports of Power-Driven Handtools (NAICS 333991) totaled $529.7M in August 2026, imported from 68 countries.
Importers of Power-Driven Handtools paid $62.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.60% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Power-Driven Handtools imports of $529.7M in August 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $439.5M.
Last updated: August 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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22.1K import shipments a month
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 · $529.7M of $4.1B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and Mexico together supply 56% of it. China pays 20.2% duty; Mexico 4.2%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns for NAICS to the 4-digit level only. See NAICS 3339 for those.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$529.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$95.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.2B of Power-Driven Handtools and exported $1.3B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.