Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) · Swiss tariff number · HS 8205.40
8205.40.00: Hand tools: screwdrivers
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), in force from 24 October 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026
- 8205 Hand tools (including glaziers' diamonds), not elsewhere specified or included; blow lamps; vices, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machine tools or water-jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks
- 8205.40.00 screwdrivers
What you pay
Importing into Switzerland
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
8205.40 Hand tools: screwdrivers
UK 2% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
EU 3.7% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 3.7% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
USA 6.2% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada 7% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Mexico Free – 15% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 7.5% 
Brazil 16.2% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 18% General (MFN) 27 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 10% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N356344 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification and country of origin of a screwdriver, pry bar, shears, and spinner handle
- N330966 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of Hex Key Driver Sets from China
- N305266 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of Ridge® wallets from China
- N299970 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a Screwdriver Set from China.
- 600013971 HMRC
Kit for repairing spectacles, also called eyeglasses. Kit includes a small magnifying glass, 2 small screwdrivers, screws, grommets – to attached to end of cord, 2 nose pads, 2 ear pads, screwdriver extension and a neck cord. Kit is packaged in a blister pack with hanging hook, ready for retail…
- 600013935 HMRC
A set of two, four-inch screwdrivers, insulated - to prevent electrical conduction through the hand. One has a flat head, and one has a Phillips head, (pointed edges in the shape of a cross), both blades made of carbon steel. . They are packaged in a set for multi-purpose use. To be used a DIY…
- 600013927 HMRC
Pack of 6 cabinet handle screwdrivers sold in a set in wholesale quantities. These come as a set for multipurpose DIY use. The screwdrivers consist of 3 Flathead and 3 Phillips. The shanks of the screwdrivers are made of carbon steel.
- 600013929 HMRC
Pack of 10-piece screwdrivers sold in a set in wholesale quantities. These come as a set for multipurpose DIY use. The screwdrivers consist of 4 Flathead, 4 Phillips and 2 Torx.
13 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
Swiss tariff number 8205.40.00 is a line of the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) under HS subheading 8205.40 (hand tools: screwdrivers).
The normal tariff rate is free.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is 2%, the EU duty is 3.7%, the Türkiye duty is 3.7%, the US duty is 6.2%, the Canada duty is 7%, the Mexico duty is 0%–15%, the Brazil duty is 16.2%, the Argentina duty is 18%, the Peru duty is free, the New Zealand duty is 5%, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is 10%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 5% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.
Switzerland imported goods of subheading 8205.40 worth US$7m in 2024; the largest supplier was Germany.
Questions and answers
What is the Switzerland import duty for Swiss tariff number 8205.40.00?
The normal tariff rate in the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) is free. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does Switzerland import these goods from?
For subheading 8205.40 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was Germany (US$3m), followed by China.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.