U.S. imports of Hand Tools with Self-Contained Nonelectric Motors (SITC 74512) totaled $23.7M in September 2026, imported from 42 countries.
Importers of Hand Tools with Self-Contained Nonelectric Motors paid $8.2M in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 21.18% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: September 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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909 import shipments a month
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 · $23.7M of $172.0B
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $289.6M of Hand Tools with Self-Contained Nonelectric Motors.
Through September 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
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Germany and China together supply 69% of it. China pays 25.5% duty; Italy 10.5%.
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