U.S. imports of Hand Tools with Self-Contained Nonelectric Motors (SITC 74512) totaled $19.9M in August 2026, imported from 41 countries.
Importers of Hand Tools with Self-Contained Nonelectric Motors paid $4.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 16.36% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Hand Tools with Self-Contained Nonelectric Motors imports of $19.9M in August 2026 ran 11% below the year-to-date monthly average of $22.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPortable hand tools powered by an internal combustion or other self-contained nonelectric motor — such as gasoline-powered cut-off saws, hydraulic rescue tools, and combustion-driven nailers — serve construction, emergency response, and forestry applications where electrical or compressed-air supply is unavailable. The self-contained motor requirement is the defining classification criterion: tools that draw power from an external source (pneumatic or electric) fall under adjacent headings. Importers should verify engine displacement and fuel type in product documentation, as these details can affect both classification and EPA emissions compliance for small engines.
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Yes. Small nonroad engines in portable hand tools are subject to EPA emissions certification requirements. Importers must confirm that the engine meets applicable EPA nonroad emission standards before entry; non-compliant engines can be refused admission or require costly modifications.
If the hydraulic power pack is integral to the tool unit and not an external supply, the assembly generally qualifies as a self-contained nonelectric motor tool under this heading. If the tool connects to a separate hydraulic power unit, classification may shift to a different heading. A binding ruling from CBP is advisable for borderline configurations.
Basic heading 344 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 74512 · $19.9M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and China together supply 48% of it. China pays 25.1% duty; United Kingdom 11.6%.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Imports
$19.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$8.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $298.0M of Hand Tools with Self-Contained Nonelectric Motors.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.