Adjustable Pipe Wrench from Germany
A manual hand tool with adjustable jaws designed specifically for gripping and turning pipes and fittings during plumbing work. It falls under HTS 8205.59.1000 as a pipe tool not elsewhere specified, distinct from general wrenches in other subheadings.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify the tool is explicitly for pipe work with manufacturer specs to justify pipe tool classification
• Include detailed invoices specifying jaw size and material (e.g
• drop-forged steel) for customs valuation
• Avoid misclassification as general pliers by highlighting pipe-gripping design in documentation