8205.59 - Other:

This HTS classification, 8205.59, encompasses a broad range of handtools that are not specifically enumerated in other subcategories within heading 8205, nor are they classified as household tools under 8205.51. The defining characteristic of goods falling under 8205.59 is their application as implements operated by hand for various manual tasks, excluding those with a primary domestic function. These tools are typically designed for mechanical advantage, leverage, striking, cutting, shaping, or fastening, and are constructed from base metal.

The distinction between 8205.59 and its sibling category 8205.51 lies in their intended use. While 8205.51 is reserved for handtools primarily designed for domestic or household purposes, 8205.59 covers tools used in professional, industrial, trade, or general utility settings. This includes a vast array of implements not meant for routine home maintenance but rather for construction, repair, assembly, or specialized trades.

The subcategories within 8205.59 further refine this classification by identifying specific types of "other" handtools. For instance, 8205.59.10.00 specifically addresses pipe tools, such as pipe wrenches and cutters. Similarly, 8205.59.20.00 is for powder-actuated handtools, commonly used in construction for fastening. 8205.59.30 categorizes crowbars, track tools, and wedges. The residual "Other:" designation implies that any handtool not fitting these specific subcategories, and not classified as a household tool, will reside within this broader 8205.59.90 classification.