8205.20.60.00 - With heads over 1.5 kg each 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 20% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 8205.20.60.00, specifically covers hammers and sledge hammers designed for heavy-duty applications, characterized by having heads that weigh over 1.5 kilograms each. These tools are typically employed for forceful impact tasks, such as demolition, heavy striking, or driving large fasteners where significant momentum is required. The emphasis on the weight of the hammerhead is a crucial differentiator for customs purposes, indicating a distinction in intended use and power compared to lighter-weight counterparts.
This category is distinct from its sibling, 8205.20.30.00, which pertains to hammers and sledge hammers with heads weighing not over 1.5 kilograms. The weight threshold of 1.5 kg is the sole determining factor at this level, directing items with a lighter head to the sibling category and those with a heavier head to this one. This classification ensures that tools are categorized based on their physical attributes that directly correlate with their operational capacity and typical applications in construction, industrial settings, or other fields requiring substantial force.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification into 8205.20.60.00 is final once the item is identified as a hammer or sledge hammer with a head exceeding 1.5 kilograms. The inclusion within Chapter 82 signifies that these are hand tools of base metal, fitting within the broader scope of tools, implements, and cutlery.