SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of pneumatic hand tools (SITC 74511) totaled $24.3M in April 2026, traded with 44 countries.
Importers of Pneumatic Hand Tools paid $2.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $23.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAir-powered hand tools — including pneumatic impact wrenches, grinders, drills, and chisels — are foundational to automotive assembly, aerospace maintenance, and heavy construction, where their power-to-weight ratio outperforms electric alternatives. Section 301 tariff exposure applies to imports from certain origins, making supplier-origin analysis a routine step in landed-cost calculations for this category. Buyers should confirm whether a tool is genuinely pneumatic (air-driven) versus electrically driven, as that distinction governs classification between this heading and electric-tool headings.
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Pneumatic tools are powered by compressed air supplied through an external hose or fitting. Tools with a self-contained nonelectric motor — such as those running on internal combustion or hydraulic power — classify separately under SITC 74512. The power source, not the application, is the controlling classification criterion.
Imports of pneumatic hand tools from certain countries may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Because rates and product scope can change, importers should verify current applicability against the specific HTS subheading and country of origin before each shipment.
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