8467.89.10.00 - Suitable for metal working 🖩

This HTS subcategory, 8467.89.10.00, specifically covers "Other" tools designed for metalworking, powered by pneumatic, hydraulic, or self-contained electric or non-electric motors, that are intended for hand-held use. The key distinguishing feature here is the explicit suitability for working with metal. This means tools that shape, cut, drill, grind, or otherwise process metal materials would fall under this heading, provided they meet the general criteria of hand-held power tools.

The classification differentiates itself from its sibling category, 8467.89.50, which also falls under "Other" tools, by the intended application. While 8467.89.50 would encompass a broader range of hand-held power tools not specifically designated for metalworking (e.g., for wood, plastics, or general repair), 8467.89.10.00 is narrowly defined by its metalworking function. Examples within this subcategory might include metal grinders, metal saws, metal drills, metal polishers, and similar instruments where the primary purpose is metal manipulation.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus remains on the precise identification of tools suitable for metalworking within the broader framework of hand-held power tools. Customs officers will look for explicit design features, marketing materials, or technical specifications indicating the tool's intended use on metal to correctly assign goods to this classification.