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HS code for wrenches (hand tools)
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “wrenches (hand tools)” points to heading 8204: hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches); interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 8204 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 8204 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 1.7%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 8204 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 1.7%.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
EU 1.7% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Türkiye 1.7% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
USA 9% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Canada 6.5% – 7% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 6.9% 
Mexico Free – 15% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines · average 11.9% 
Brazil 16.2% – 18% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 16.8% 
Argentina 18% – 35% Third-country duty 34 tariff lines · average 29.5% 
Peru Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Japan Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Taiwan 10% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Nigeria 20% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for wrenches (hand tools)?
Wrenches (hand tools) are classified under 8204 (Hand-operated spanners and wrenches) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.