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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of interchangeable tools for hand tools and machine tools (SITC 69564) totaled $226.1M in April 2026, traded with 67 countries.
Importers of Interchangeable Tools for Hand Tools and Machine Tools paid $32.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $209.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPressing, stamping, punching, drilling, and similar interchangeable tooling — including dies for extruding metal — sits at the intersection of precision manufacturing and capital-equipment supply chains. These tools are classified by their function and the machine type they serve, and importers should verify whether specific lines are subject to Section 301 tariffs, which have broad coverage across metal-working tooling sourced from certain origins. Correct classification often turns on whether the article is a complete tool, a replaceable insert, or a die, distinctions that affect both duty rate and any applicable trade-remedy exposure.
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The key distinction is whether the article is designed to be fitted to a hand tool or machine tool to perform a specific working operation (cutting, pressing, drilling, etc.) and is removable/replaceable — those characteristics define interchangeable tooling. Fixed components integral to the machine's structure are generally classified as machine parts rather than tooling.
Yes, dies for extruding metal are explicitly included. Depending on country of origin, certain tooling under this heading may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, so importers should confirm the applicable measures with a licensed customs broker before entry.
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