Planes, Chisels, Gouges & Similar Wood-Cutting Tools

Classification follows the tool's principal design and use. A chisel engineered and marketed primarily for woodworking — with a bevel-edged blade and wooden or composite handle typical of bench chisels — belongs in this category. A cold chisel or masonry chisel designed for metal or stone falls under a different heading. When a product is genuinely dual-purpose, the importer should seek a CBP binding ruling to lock in the correct classification.

Section 301 tariffs apply broadly to hand tools of Chinese origin, including planes and chisels. Importers sourcing from China should confirm the current Section 301 list status for their specific HTS subheading, as product-specific exclusions have been granted and revoked over successive review cycles.