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
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8205.51Same rate: 35%

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: 42.2% vs 35%

If for professional construction or trade use

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

7418.20Lower: 13% vs 35%

If table, kitchen or door copper hardware items

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

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Import Tips & Compliance

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

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