8467.11.10 - Suitable for metal working

This HTS category encompasses pneumatic rotary tools, including those with a combined rotary-percussion action, specifically designed and suitable for metalworking applications. These tools are characterized by their motor being pneumatically powered and their primary function relating to the shaping, cutting, finishing, or altering of metallic materials. Examples within this scope include pneumatic drills, reamers, die grinders, and impact wrenches when their design and intended use are for metal fabrication or repair.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 8467.11.50 "Other," which would capture pneumatic rotary tools not specifically identified as suitable for metal working, such as those designed for woodworking or construction. The core differentiating factor is the intended application and the tool's inherent suitability for the demands of metal manipulation.

Within this category, further distinctions are made to refine classification. Subcategories such as 8467.11.10.40 identify specific types of metalworking rotary tools like grinders, polishers, and sanders, recognizing their distinct operational characteristics. The remaining subcategory, 8467.11.10.80 "Other," serves to capture any pneumatic rotary metalworking tools not otherwise specifically enumerated.