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Copper Hand Hammer

A small copper-headed hammer for household tasks like light tapping on nails or crafts, with a comfortable grip. It is under HTS 8205.51.4500 as a copper household tool, valued for its soft strike to avoid denting surfaces. Ideal for DIY home projects.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8205.51Same rate: 37.5%

If with non-metallic striking face like rubber or plastic

Household hammers with other material faces have separate subheadings from all-metal copper ones.

8205.59.10.00Higher: 44.7% vs 37.5%

If for professional construction or trade use

Larger or heavier hammers intended for trade classify outside household tools.

7418.20Lower: 15.5% vs 37.5%

If table, kitchen or door copper hardware items

If marketed as decorative home hardware rather than functional tool, it shifts to Chapter 74.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Conduct metallurgical analysis if alloyed; pure copper or copper alloys qualify if copper predominates

โ€ข Avoid marketing as 'professional carpenter tool' to stay in household classification