8205.59.70.00 - Of aluminum

This HTS category, 8205.59.70.00, specifically classifies handtools that are not elsewhere specified or included, and which are constructed primarily of aluminum. This includes a wide array of tools such as specialized hand-operated devices for construction, repair, or crafting purposes, where the defining characteristic is their aluminum composition. The category aims to capture aluminum handtools that do not fit into more specific HTS classifications based on their material or function.

This category is distinct from its siblings based on the base metal used in the tool's construction. For instance, 8205.59.60.00 would cover similar handtools made of copper, while the sibling category "Of iron or steel" would apply to tools fabricated from those metals. The "Other" category at this level is reserved for handtools composed of base metals not otherwise enumerated. Therefore, the key differentiator for classification under 8205.59.70.00 is the explicit use of aluminum as the primary material.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this code is final and depends on the sole criterion of the tool being an unspecified handtool made of aluminum. Practical classification will involve examining the physical composition of the tool, confirming its primary material is aluminum, and verifying that it does not fall under any more specific provision within Chapter 82 or other relevant sections of the HTS. Examples could include aluminum trowels, specialized aluminum wrenches, or aluminum-bodied marking tools.