Import duty on hand tools
Screwdrivers are 8205.40 (~6.2%); garden hand tools are 8201 and largely duty-free — the exact tool drives the rate.
General rate (8205.40.0000)
6.2%
Effective from China
41.2%
base + Section 301
This is an informational estimate, not a customs ruling. Tariffs change frequently — confirm the live rate on the official USITC HTS and read our methodology & disclaimer. For a binding classification, consult a licensed customs broker or request a CBP ruling.
Worked duty example
A $2,000 ocean shipment of hand tools from China, using 8205.40.0000.
Duty stack · from China
- General (Column 1) rate
- 6.2%
- Section 301 — China (List 3)
- + 25%
- Section 122 — 10% global baseline
- + 10%
Effective duty41.2%
Landed cost · $2,000.00 shipment (ocean)
| Customs value | $2,000.00 |
| Base duty6.2% | $124.00 |
| Section 301 — China (List 3)25% | $500.00 |
| Section 122 — 10% global baseline10% | $200.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | $2.62 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF)0.13% | $2.50 |
| Freight | $240.00 |
| Total landed cost(~41.2% duty) | $3,069.12 |
- · Informal entry (value under $2,500): MPF is a small flat fee rather than 0.3464% of value.
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