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Copper Mallet

A double-faced copper mallet for chiseling and woodworking in sensitive environments, valued for its soft strike without marring surfaces. It is included in HTS 8205.59.60.00 as an other copper handtool.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪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 37.5%

If iron or steel construction

Steel mallets are covered in the iron/steel subheading, excluding copper variants.

8205.51.75.00Higher: 41.2% vs 37.5%

If sold as household tool

Retail copper mallets for home use classify as household articles, not other handtools.

4417.00.80Higher: 42.6% vs 37.5%

If wooden head with copper plating

Primarily wooden mallets with minimal copper fall under Chapter 44 tools of wood.

Not sure which classification is right?

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

• Attach mill test reports certifying copper construction to support tariff classification

• Avoid bundling with wood chisels to prevent set classification under heading 8205 statistical notes

• Use 'non-sparking' in commercial invoices for expedited clearance in safety-regulated ports