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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of hand tools, not elsewhere specified; blow lamps (SITC 69546) totaled $52.4M in April 2026, traded with 63 countries.
Importers of Hand Tools, Not Elsewhere Specified; Blow Lamps paid $11.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 24% on $47.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGlaziers' diamonds, blow lamps, and other hand tools not captured by more specific SITC headings fall into this residual category, which serves as a classification home for specialized trade and craft tools with limited volume but diverse end uses. Blow lamps (torches) used for soldering, paint stripping, or plumbing work are explicitly included, and their fuel-type and pressure specifications can affect both classification and any applicable safety or hazmat shipping requirements. As with all NES categories, the classification discipline is to exhaust more specific headings first — a step that customs auditors routinely verify.
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Blow lamps imported with fuel canisters attached or included may be subject to hazardous materials transport regulations (DOT/IATA), which govern packaging, labeling, and quantity limits. The torch body itself, imported without fuel, typically enters as a standard commercial shipment. Importers should confirm whether their specific configuration triggers hazmat requirements before shipping.
A glaziers' diamond is a hand tool — a glass-cutting implement fitted with an industrial diamond tip — not a gemstone or loose abrasive. Its classification as a hand tool reflects its functional character as a complete working implement. Importers occasionally misclassify these under gem or mineral headings; the tool-use context and retail presentation as a cutting instrument are the controlling factors.
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