Chapter 82 covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks and parts thereof, of base metal, but excludes certain specific tools (such as power-driven tools, pneumatic tools) and articles more specifically classified. Tools of this chapter are usually made of base metal, used for manual operation or mounted on hand tools, and constitute the core chapter for tool commodities in international trade. Heading 8205 includes various hand tools not specified in other headings, such as hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, files, chisels, etc., as well as blow torches, bench vices, clamps, etc. These tools are usually made of base metal, used for manual operation, and do not include power-driven tools or tools already named in other headings (such as agricultural or woodworking tools of 8201-8204). The first 2 digits 82 represent Chapter 82 'Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof'. The 3rd-4th digits 05 represent heading 8205 'Other hand tools', covering hand tools not specified in 8201-8204. The 5th-6th digits 59 are subheading 820559, representing the 'Other' subheading under 'Other hand tools', i.e., other hand tools not specifically named in 820510-820559. The complete code 820559 is the residual subheading under 'Other hand tools'. The commodity is a hand tool and is not specifically named in 8201-8204 (such as agricultural, woodworking, fitter's tools, etc.), nor does it belong to a specifically named subheading under 8205 (such as 820510 drilling tools, 820520 hammers, etc.), therefore it is classified under 820559 'Other'. If it were a power-driven tool, it would be classified under 8467; if it were a tool for a specific use, it might be classified under other headings.
Chapter
Chapter 82 covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks and parts thereof, of base metal, but excludes certain specific tools (such as power-driven tools, pneumatic tools) and articles more specifically classified. Tools of this chapter are usually made of base metal, used for manual operation or mounted on hand tools, and constitute the core chapter for tool commodities in international trade.
Heading
Heading 8205 includes various hand tools not specified in other headings, such as hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, files, chisels, etc., as well as blow torches, bench vices, clamps, etc. These tools are usually made of base metal, used for manual operation, and do not include power-driven tools or tools already named in other headings (such as agricultural or woodworking tools of 8201-8204).
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 82 represent Chapter 82 'Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof'. The 3rd-4th digits 05 represent heading 8205 'Other hand tools', covering hand tools not specified in 8201-8204. The 5th-6th digits 59 are subheading 820559, representing the 'Other' subheading under 'Other hand tools', i.e., other hand tools not specifically named in 820510-820559. The complete code 820559 is the residual subheading under 'Other hand tools'.
Classification Basis
The commodity is a hand tool and is not specifically named in 8201-8204 (such as agricultural, woodworking, fitter's tools, etc.), nor does it belong to a specifically named subheading under 8205 (such as 820510 drilling tools, 820520 hammers, etc.), therefore it is classified under 820559 'Other'. If it were a power-driven tool, it would be classified under 8467; if it were a tool for a specific use, it might be classified under other headings.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as 'hand screwdriver', 'pliers', etc., which must be consistent with the actual goods. Brand: Fill in the brand or manufacturer name of the tool; if no brand, fill in 'no brand'. Model: Fill in the specific model or specification of the tool, such as 'XX-123'. Material: Declare the main material of the tool, such as 'carbon steel', 'stainless steel', 'alloy steel', etc. Use: Explain the main use of the tool, such as 'for mechanical repair', 'household', etc. Processing Method: Explain the manufacturing process of the tool, such as 'forging', 'casting', 'stamping', etc. Whether in Set: If it is a tool set, declare 'set' and the types of tools included; if single piece, fill in 'single piece'. Product Name: manual screwdriver; Brand: ABC; Model: SD-100; Material: chrome vanadium steel; Use: for electronic equipment repair; Processing Method: forging; Whether in Set: single piece. Mistaking power-driven tools as hand tools, leading to classification errors. Tool sets not declared as sets, may be classified separately. Material declaration not specific, affecting subheading determination.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as 'hand screwdriver', 'pliers', etc., which must be consistent with the actual goods.
⚠️ Declaring only 'hand tools' is too general, leading to classification disputes.
Brand
Fill in the brand or manufacturer name of the tool; if no brand, fill in 'no brand'.
⚠️ Mistaking the distributor for the brand, or omitting the brand.
Model
Fill in the specific model or specification of the tool, such as 'XX-123'.
⚠️ The model does not match the actual goods, or filling in a series number instead of a specific model.
Material
Declare the main material of the tool, such as 'carbon steel', 'stainless steel', 'alloy steel', etc.
⚠️ Filling in only 'metal' without specifying the specific material.
Use
Explain the main use of the tool, such as 'for mechanical repair', 'household', etc.
⚠️ The use description is too broad, such as 'for industrial use'.
Processing Method
Explain the manufacturing process of the tool, such as 'forging', 'casting', 'stamping', etc.
⚠️ Ignoring the processing method, which affects classification judgment.
Whether in Set
If it is a tool set, declare 'set' and the types of tools included; if single piece, fill in 'single piece'.
⚠️ Tool sets not declared, leading to classification errors.
Example： Product Name: manual screwdriver; Brand: ABC; Model: SD-100; Material: chrome vanadium steel; Use: for electronic equipment repair; Processing Method: forging; Whether in Set: single piece.
Common Mistakes：
Mistaking power-driven tools as hand tools, leading to classification errors.
Tool sets not declared as sets, may be classified separately.
Material declaration not specific, affecting subheading determination.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification basis: 1) Whether it is a hand tool; 2) Whether it is made of base metal; 3) Whether it is specifically named in 8201-8204; 4) Whether it belongs to a specifically named subheading under 8205. If it satisfies manual, base metal, not named, then it is classified under 820559. 8205.20 Hammers: Hammers have a specific name, regardless of material they are classified under 820520, while 820559 is a residual subheading. 8205.40 Screwdrivers: Screwdrivers have a specific name, classified under 820540, not 820559. 8467.11 Handheld pneumatic tools: Power-driven tools are classified under 8467, not 8205; 8205 is limited to hand tools. 8201.10 Spades, shovels: Agricultural or gardening spades and shovels are classified under 8201, not 8205. Is it manually operated? Is it made of base metal? Is it named in 8201-8204? Does it belong to a specific subheading of 8205? Is it in a set?
Basis
Core classification basis: 1) Whether it is a hand tool; 2) Whether it is made of base metal; 3) Whether it is specifically named in 8201-8204; 4) Whether it belongs to a specifically named subheading under 8205. If it satisfies manual, base metal, not named, then it is classified under 820559.
Confused Codes：
8205.20 - Hammers
Hammers have a specific name, regardless of material they are classified under 820520, while 820559 is a residual subheading.
8205.40 - Screwdrivers
Screwdrivers have a specific name, classified under 820540, not 820559.
8467.11 - Handheld pneumatic tools
Power-driven tools are classified under 8467, not 8205; 8205 is limited to hand tools.
8201.10 - Spades, shovels
Agricultural or gardening spades and shovels are classified under 8201, not 8205.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it manually operated?
✓ Is it made of base metal?
✓ Is it named in 8201-8204?
✓ Does it belong to a specific subheading of 8205?
✓ Is it in a set?
❓ FAQ
How to check the import tax rate for 820559? You can check through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the 'Single Window' by entering HS code 820559 to view the most-favored-nation rate, general rate, etc. Tax rates may change, subject to the latest publication. What is the difference between 820559 and 820551? 820551 is for household hand tools, such as bottle openers, irons, etc.; 820559 is for other hand tools, with a broader scope, including unnamed industrial tools. How are tool sets classified? If the tools in a set are all classified under 8205 and meet the definition of a 'set', the whole is classified under 8205; if it includes tools of other headings, they need to be classified separately according to the rules or according to the main function. What elements need to be declared for 820559? Need to declare product name, brand, model, material, use, processing method, whether in set, etc., subject to customs requirements. What regulatory conditions are required for importing 820559? Usually no special regulatory conditions, but must comply with general import requirements, such as commodity inspection, labeling, etc. Specifics can be checked via customs regulatory condition codes. What is the difference between 820559 and 820570? 820570 is for bench vices, clamps, etc., with specific names; 820559 is for other unnamed hand tools, with a broader scope. How to determine if a tool is a hand tool? Hand tools refer to tools operated by human power, not relying on external power sources (such as electric or pneumatic). If it has a power source, it is classified under 8467, etc.
Q: How to check the import tax rate for 820559?
A: You can check through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the 'Single Window' by entering HS code 820559 to view the most-favored-nation rate, general rate, etc. Tax rates may change, subject to the latest publication.
Q: What is the difference between 820559 and 820551?
A: 820551 is for household hand tools, such as bottle openers, irons, etc.; 820559 is for other hand tools, with a broader scope, including unnamed industrial tools.
Q: How are tool sets classified?
A: If the tools in a set are all classified under 8205 and meet the definition of a 'set', the whole is classified under 8205; if it includes tools of other headings, they need to be classified separately according to the rules or according to the main function.
Q: What elements need to be declared for 820559?
A: Need to declare product name, brand, model, material, use, processing method, whether in set, etc., subject to customs requirements.
Q: What regulatory conditions are required for importing 820559?
A: Usually no special regulatory conditions, but must comply with general import requirements, such as commodity inspection, labeling, etc. Specifics can be checked via customs regulatory condition codes.
Q: What is the difference between 820559 and 820570?
A: 820570 is for bench vices, clamps, etc., with specific names; 820559 is for other unnamed hand tools, with a broader scope.
Q: How to determine if a tool is a hand tool?
A: Hand tools refer to tools operated by human power, not relying on external power sources (such as electric or pneumatic). If it has a power source, it is classified under 8467, etc.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.