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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of screwdrivers (SITC 69544) totaled $13.8M in April 2026, traded with 34 countries.
Importers of Screwdrivers paid $2.5M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $13.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataScrewdrivers — spanning flathead, Phillips, Torx, and specialty drive types — are among the highest-volume hand tool imports, serving retail hardware, professional trades, and electronics assembly markets. Drive-type proliferation (Robertson, hex, tri-wing, and others) has expanded the product range considerably, and sets combining multiple bit types are common import configurations that may require careful valuation and classification. Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin screwdrivers have been a persistent landed-cost factor, making origin diversification to countries such as Taiwan a common sourcing strategy.
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A set consisting of a handle and multiple interchangeable bits is generally classified as a screwdriver set rather than as separate parts, provided the set is put up for retail sale as a unit. The essential character is that of the complete tool. However, bulk imports of bits sold separately from handles may classify differently, so the commercial presentation and packaging matter for classification purposes.
Country of origin for hand tools is determined by substantial transformation — the country where the last process that fundamentally changes the article's character occurs. Simply attaching a handle to an imported blade in a third country may not constitute substantial transformation. CBP has issued rulings on specific screwdriver assembly scenarios, and importers with complex supply chains should seek a binding ruling before committing to a sourcing structure.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAIWAN | $5.9M | $19K | -$5.8M |
| VIETNAM | $2.0M | -- | -$2.0M |
| CHINA | $1.8M | $30K | -$1.7M |
| CANADA | $126K | $1.2M | +$1.1M |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
Monthly import values over time