8204.11.00 - Nonadjustable, and parts thereof

This HTS category encompasses non-adjustable hand-operated spanners and wrenches, along with their base metal parts. These tools are designed for turning nuts and bolts and are characterized by fixed jaw openings that do not permit adjustment. Examples include fixed-size open-end wrenches, box wrenches, and combination wrenches where the size of the gripping mechanism is predetermined.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling, HTS 8204.12.00.00, which specifically covers adjustable spanners and wrenches. The primary differentiator lies in the mechanism for engaging with fasteners; while this category is for non-adjustable types, the sibling category pertains to those where the jaw size can be altered.

The subcategories within this classification provide further granularity. HTS 8204.11.00.30 details specific types of non-adjustable wrenches like open-end, box, and combination wrenches, indicating a focus on distinct designs. The residual category, HTS 8204.11.00.60, is for any other non-adjustable spanners and wrenches that do not fall into the specific types enumerated, and importantly, also includes the base metal parts of these non-adjustable tools.