8205.20.30.00 - With heads not over 1.5 kg each

This HTS category, 8205.20.30.00, specifically classifies hammers and sledge hammers that are designed with heads weighing not over 1.5 kilograms each. These are hand tools primarily used for striking to drive nails, break materials, or shape metal. The weight limitation of the head is the defining characteristic for inclusion in this subheading.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 8205.20.60.00, solely by the weight of the hammer head. While both subheadings cover hammers and sledge hammers, 8205.20.60.00 is reserved for those with heads weighing over 1.5 kilograms, indicating a distinction based on the tool's intended power and application, with heavier heads generally used for more forceful demolition or heavy-duty striking tasks.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories for this specific classification. Therefore, the classification hinges entirely on identifying tools that fit the description of hammers or sledge hammers and confirming that their head weight does not exceed 1.5 kilograms. Examples would include common claw hammers, ball-peen hammers, and smaller sledgehammers suitable for general construction or repair work.