8205.59.10.00 - Pipe tools, and parts thereof

This HTS category, 8205.59.10.00, specifically covers pipe tools and their component parts made of base metal. This includes a wide array of implements designed for working with pipes, such as pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, pipe threaders, pipe benders, and other specialized tools used in plumbing, gas fitting, and related trades. The defining characteristic of items classified here is their primary function in manipulating, shaping, joining, or repairing pipes.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. For instance, 8205.59.20.00 pertains to powder-actuated handtools, which are distinct in their mechanism of operation, utilizing explosive cartridges to drive fasteners. Similarly, 8205.59.30 covers crowbars, track tools, and wedges, which are generally used for prying, leverage, or splitting, and do not share the specific pipe-working function of this category. The "Other" designation within the parent hierarchy signifies that these pipe tools are not elsewhere specified within the broader "Other handtools" group, nor are they covered by more specific subdivisions within this particular sub-chapter.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 8205.59.10.00. Therefore, classification within this code relies on accurately identifying the item as a base metal handtool whose principal purpose is pipe manipulation. If an item performs a secondary function beyond pipe tooling, its classification will be determined by its principal use or by more specific HTS provisions if applicable.