Adjustable Pipe Wrench from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
17.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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