Copper Household Screwdriver

A manual screwdriver with a copper blade and handle designed for household use such as assembling furniture or tightening screws around the home. It falls under HTS 8205.51.4500 because it is a household handtool primarily made of copper, not elsewhere specified in other headings. Copper provides corrosion resistance ideal for kitchen or bathroom tasks.

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.

8205.51.30Higher: 38.7% vs 35%

If primarily iron or steel construction

Tools of base metal other than copper, such as steel, fall under the iron/steel subheading in the same household tools category.

8205.59.10.00Higher: 42.2% vs 35%

If for non-household or professional trade use

Household tools are specifically separated; trade tools of copper go to 'other' handtools not limited to home use.

7419Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as unfinished copper components or blanks

Plain copper articles not yet formed into functional tools classify under Chapter 74 as other copper products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify copper content exceeds 50% by weight with mill test certificates to confirm classification under 'of copper'

Label as 'household tool' to avoid reclassification as industrial under 8205.59; include user instructions