8467.21.00.30 - With a chuck capacity of less than 12.7 mm 🖩

This HTS category, 8467.21.00.30, specifically classifies rotary drills that are designed for hand-held operation and are powered by a self-contained electric motor. The defining characteristic for inclusion in this subcategory is the chuck capacity of the drill, which must be less than 12.7 mm (0.5 inches). This measurement refers to the maximum diameter of a drill bit that the chuck can securely grip and rotate.

This classification distinguishes itself from its sibling category, 8467.21.00.50, which covers "Other" rotary drills. While both fall under hand-held electric drills, the sibling category would encompass those with a chuck capacity of 12.7 mm or greater. Therefore, the key differentiator for 8467.21.00.30 is its explicit focus on drills with smaller chuck capacities, often found in lighter-duty or more precision-oriented drilling applications.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under this specific code. Classification decisions at this level are therefore primarily determined by the presence of an electric motor, the rotary drilling function, its hand-held nature, and the precise chuck capacity of less than 12.7 mm. Examples include compact cordless drills or smaller corded rotary drills commonly used for domestic repairs, electronics, or fine woodworking where smaller drill bit diameters are typically employed.