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10 lb Blacksmith Sledge Hammer

A 10-pound (4.5 kg) sledge hammer with a hardened steel head, designed for striking metal in blacksmithing applications. It is a hand tool with a working part of base metal, falling under tariff item 8205.20.90 as a hammer not elsewhere specified.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%—7%
🇲🇽Mexico7%—7%
🇺🇸United States7%—7%
🇩🇪Germany7%—7%
🇯🇵Japan7%—7%
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be required
  • HC

    Consumer Products Safety · May be required

    May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 8205209000; Equal To 8205209000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).

CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8205.20.10Lower: Free vs 7%

If the hammer head is specifically designed for climbing or mountaineering

This sibling item covers hammers for climbing or mountaineering, which are not general-purpose sledge hammers.

8205.59.90Lower: 6.5% vs 7%

If the hammer includes additional features like a pick or mattock

Other hand tools with combined functions may fall under a different subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the hammer is classified as a hand tool under 8205.20.90; the head weight over 1.5 kg does not affect this item

• Verify the steel composition to avoid misclassification under other base metal headings

• Keep commercial invoices with clear product descriptions for CBSA review

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