Adjustable Pipe Wrench
An adjustable pipe wrench is a manual hand tool with adjustable jaws designed to grip and turn pipes and fittings during plumbing work. It falls under tariff item 8205.59.90 as an 'other' hand tool, not elsewhere specified, since it is not a climbing tool, stapling gun, or livestock branding iron.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | +50.0% | 56.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wrench is specifically designed for climbing or mountaineering
This item covers hand tools for climbing or mountaineering, which is a distinct category.
If the wrench incorporates a stapling or tacking function
This item covers stapling or tacking guns and hammer tackers, which are separate hand tools.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the wrench is classified as a hand tool of base metal, not as a machine part
• Verify the country of origin to determine applicable preferential tariff treatments under Canada's trade agreements
• Keep commercial invoices detailed for CBSA clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 8205.59.90
Basin Wrench with Telescoping Handle
A basin wrench with a telescoping handle is a specialized wrench with a pivoting jaw and extendable handle for tightening nuts on faucets and pipes in confined sink areas. It is an 'other' hand tool under tariff item 8205.59.90, as it is not a climbing tool, stapling gun, or livestock branding iron.
Chain Pipe Wrench
A chain pipe wrench is a heavy-duty wrench using a flexible chain to grip large-diameter pipes for turning in tight spaces, ideal for industrial plumbing. It falls under tariff item 8205.59.90 as an 'other' hand tool, not elsewhere specified, since it is not a climbing tool, stapling gun, or livestock branding iron.
Chisel End Crowbar
A chisel end crowbar is a manual tool with a 4-inch chisel tip for splitting concrete or masonry. It falls under tariff item 8205.59.90 as an 'other' hand tool, not elsewhere specified, since it is not a climbing tool, stapling gun, or livestock branding iron.
Demolition Crowbar
A 36-inch forged steel crowbar with a gooseneck curve and multiple claw ends for heavy prying, nail removal, and breaking concrete in demolition work. Classified under tariff item 8205.59.90 as an other hand tool for demolition.
Demolition Wrecking Bar
A demolition wrecking bar is a multi-purpose gooseneck wrecking bar with chisel, pry, and U-head ends for demolition. It is an 'other' hand tool under tariff item 8205.59.90, as it is not a climbing tool, stapling gun, or livestock branding iron.
Digging Crowbar
A heavy-duty steel crowbar with a pointed chisel end and flattened prying bar, designed for digging, prying, and leveraging in construction and demolition. Falls under tariff item 8205.59.90 as an other hand tool for construction.