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Ramset HammerShot .22 Caliber Powder-Actuated Tool

A single-shot powder-actuated hand tool that uses .22 caliber powder loads to drive fasteners into concrete, steel, or masonry. It features a hammer-fired mechanism, classifying as a stapling or tacking gun not operated by an independent hammer, under tariff item 8205.59.20.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%—2.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%—2.5%
🇺🇸United States2.5%+50.0%52.5%
🇩🇪Germany2.5%—2.5%
🇯🇵Japan2.5%—2.5%

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Alternative Classifications

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8205.59.90Higher: 6.5% vs 2.5%

If the tool is considered a general hand tool

If not recognized as a tacking gun, it may fall under other hand tools.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the tool is not classified as a firearm; powder-actuated tools are generally exempt

• Provide the tool's user manual for CBSA

• Ensure the tool complies with Canadian construction safety regulations

Related Products under Tariff item 8205.59.20

Bostitch PT-MIII Powder Actuated Fastener Tool

A powder-actuated fastener tool that uses .22 or .27 caliber powder loads to drive fasteners into concrete, steel, or masonry. It is a hand tool with a working part of base metal, designed for construction fastening, and falls under tariff item 8205.59.20 as a stapling or tacking gun not operated by an independent hammer.

DX35 Hilti Powder Tool Magazine Assembly

A stick magazine assembly for a Hilti DX 35 powder-actuated tool, holding 10 .27 caliber cartridges for continuous operation. It is a part of base metal of a stapling or tacking gun, and per Chapter 82 Note 2, parts of base metal are classified with the articles they belong to, thus under tariff item 8205.59.20.

Hilti DX 2 Powder Actuated Pistol

A magazine-fed powder-actuated pistol using .27 caliber loads for high-volume fastening in construction. It operates by powder charge to drive fasteners, classifying as a stapling or tacking gun not operated by an independent hammer, under tariff item 8205.59.20.

Hilti GX 120 Powder-Actuated Fastening Tool

A professional-grade powder-actuated fastening tool using .27 caliber cartridges to drive fasteners into concrete and brick. It is a hand tool with a working part of base metal, used for fastening, and is classified under tariff item 8205.59.20 as a tacking gun not operated by an independent hammer.

ITW Ramset Drive Pin Tool Barrel Replacement Part

A replacement barrel assembly for Ramset powder-actuated tools, including a .27 caliber chamber and nosepiece. As a part of base metal of a stapling or tacking gun, it is classified with the article under Chapter 82 Note 2, thus under tariff item 8205.59.20.

Kenall Powder Actuated Tool Piston Assembly

A replacement piston and driver blade set for powder-actuated tools, made of hardened steel. It is a part of base metal of a stapling or tacking gun, and per Chapter 82 Note 2, parts are classified with the articles, so it falls under tariff item 8205.59.20.