Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States · HTS code · HS 8205.59
8205.59.20: Powder-actuated handtools, and parts thereof
Other hand tools
Not declarable on its own: use one of its 1 subdivisions Data: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States · checked on 24 October 2026
- 8205 Handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included; blow torches and similar self-contained torches; vises, 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; base metal parts thereof:
- Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof:
- 8205.59 Other:
- 8205.59.20 Powder-actuated handtools, and parts thereof
What you pay
Importing into USA
US additional duties of HTS chapter 99 in force on 22 October 2026 are included (Section 301, 232, 338 and 201). IEEPA duties are no longer collected after the Supreme Court ruling of February 2026. Conditional exemptions (US content, end use, metal share) are not computed: check the provision.
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 1
- Additional dutySection 301 — China — technology transfer, IP and innovation (2018 actions and 2024 four-year review) 25%
- Applies to goods from
- China
- In force
- from 24 September 2018
- Legal act
- HTSUS 9903.88.03
Same subheading in other tariffs
8205.59 Other hand tools (including glaziers' diamonds): other
UK 2% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU 2.7% – 3.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 3.2% 
Türkiye 2.7% – 3.7% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 3% 
Canada Free – 6.5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 3% 
Mexico Free – 15% Third-country duty 18 tariff lines · average 8.9% 
Brazil 16.2% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Argentina 18% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Peru Free Third-country duty 7 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free – 5% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines · average 2.5% 
Japan Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 10% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 3.5% – 5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 4.3% 
Nigeria 20% Third-country duty 1 tariff line USA lines: 8205.59
- 8205.59.10Pipe tools, and parts thereof
- 8205.59.20Powder-actuated handtools, and parts thereof
- 8205.59.30Crowbars, track tools and wedges, and parts thereof
- 8205.59.45Of iron or steel: caulking guns
- 8205.59.55Of iron or steel: other
- 8205.59.60Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof: other, other, of copper
- 8205.59.70Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof: other, other, of aluminum
- 8205.59.80Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof: other, other, other
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.
- N363313 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a tire repair kit from China
- H361779 U.S. CBP
Request to reconsider NY N361167; Tariff Classification of Various Cam Levers
- N356344 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification and country of origin of a screwdriver, pry bar, shears, and spinner handle
- N356178 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a scraper from Denmark
- 600016114 HMRC
A steel floor scraper designed to be attached to a separate handle and used to scrape/remove debris stuck to hard floor surfaces. The steel blade is secured to a solid ‘Y’ shaped galvanised steel frame using two screws and a wing nut.
- 600015855 HMRC
Pack of 2 kitchen and bathroom drain unblockers available in wholesale quantities. Simple and effective drain unblocking solution. Suitable for various drain types. 2 Pack Total Cable Length (Approx): 100cm Diameter (Approx): 5mm Clipped onto a cardboard holder
- 600015275 HMRC
Scraper Blades - Mini - Length 70mm x Width 58mm x Height 0.7mm. 5 items per pack. Made from Steel 5 Singles are packed in a cardboard pack.
- 600013796 HMRC
A handheld device designed to dispense and cut adhesive tape of various types and sizes, primarily for painting, decorating, packaging, household, and craft applications. The main body is made from injection-moulded ABS plastic. It contains a fixed stainless steel cutting blade. The device is…
32 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, 8205.59.20 is one of 8 lines under subheading 8205.59, other hand tools (including glaziers' diamonds): other.
The general duty is free, and quantities are declared in p/st.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is 2%, the EU duty is 2.7%–3.7%, the Türkiye duty is 2.7%–3.7%, the Canada duty is 0%–6.5%, 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 0%–5%, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is 10%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 3.5%–5% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.
The United States imported goods of subheading 8205.59 worth US$809m in 2024; the largest supplier was China.
Questions and answers
What is the USA import duty for HTS code 8205.59.20?
The general duty in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is free; the supplementary unit is p/st. Preferential rates for goods from agreement countries, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Where does the United States import these goods from?
For subheading 8205.59 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$281m), followed by Taiwan.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.