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Aluminum Household Screwdriver

A lightweight screwdriver designed for household use, featuring an aluminum handle for durability and corrosion resistance. Classified under HTS 8205.51.60.00 as a household handtool made of aluminum, distinct from industrial tools. Ideal for DIY tasks like assembling furniture or minor repairs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+37.5%42.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8205.59.10.00Higher: 44.7% vs 42.5%

If primarily steel construction

Tools with steel handles or bodies fall under other base metal categories, excluding aluminum-specific subheading.

8211.92.40Lower: 29.6% vs 42.5%

If designed as a household kitchen knife

Bladed kitchen tools shift to Chapter 82 knives heading, separate from general handtools.

8205.51.30Lower: 41.2% vs 42.5%

If made of iron or steel

Household tools of iron/steel use a different subheading within the same household tools group.

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

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the tool qualifies as 'household' by ensuring it's not designed for professional or industrial use to avoid reclassification

• Provide material composition certificates confirming aluminum content exceeds predominant thresholds

• Label products clearly as household tools to prevent misclassification into higher-duty industrial categories