Chapter 82 covers hand tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks, and similar articles, of base metal, including mechanically driven hand tools and certain non-mechanical tools. Tools in this chapter are usually made of iron or steel or non-ferrous metals and are used in agriculture, gardening, carpentry, fitting, cooking, etc. However, this chapter does not include power tools (such as electric drills), special machine tools (Chapter 84), or measuring tools (Chapter 90). The core features are base metal, manually operated or hand-held. Heading 8205 covers various hand tools not specified in other headings, including: hammers, axes, saws, pliers, screwdrivers, files, punches, glass cutters, oil cans, hand-cranked grindstones, etc. It also includes auxiliary tools such as blowtorches, vises, anvils, etc. Note: 8205 does not include agricultural tools of 8201-8204, woodworking planes, scissors, etc., nor does it include tool sets of 8206. This heading is an important residual heading for hand tools. Code 820590 is a 6-digit subheading. 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 (including glass cutters, oil cans, hand-cranked grindstones, etc.). The 5th-6th digits "90" represent subheading 820590: Other hand tools, i.e., other hand tools not specified in subheadings 820510 (drilling, threading tools), 820520 (hammers), 820530 (planes), 820540 (screwdrivers), 820551 (household hand tools), 820559 (other hand tools), etc. In practice, 820590 is the residual subheading under 8205, covering all hand tools not specifically named. The product is a hand tool of base metal, not specifically named in 8201-8204, not a tool set of 8206, and not specifically named in other subheadings under 8205 (such as 820510-820559), so it is classified under 820590. For example, non-household manual air pumps, manual grinders, non-mechanical grease guns, etc., are classified here.
Chapter
Chapter 82 covers hand tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks, and similar articles, of base metal, including mechanically driven hand tools and certain non-mechanical tools. Tools in this chapter are usually made of iron or steel or non-ferrous metals and are used in agriculture, gardening, carpentry, fitting, cooking, etc. However, this chapter does not include power tools (such as electric drills), special machine tools (Chapter 84), or measuring tools (Chapter 90). The core features are base metal, manually operated or hand-held.
Heading
Heading 8205 covers various hand tools not specified in other headings, including: hammers, axes, saws, pliers, screwdrivers, files, punches, glass cutters, oil cans, hand-cranked grindstones, etc. It also includes auxiliary tools such as blowtorches, vises, anvils, etc. Note: 8205 does not include agricultural tools of 8201-8204, woodworking planes, scissors, etc., nor does it include tool sets of 8206. This heading is an important residual heading for hand tools.
Digit Breakdown
Code 820590 is a 6-digit subheading. 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 (including glass cutters, oil cans, hand-cranked grindstones, etc.). The 5th-6th digits "90" represent subheading 820590: Other hand tools, i.e., other hand tools not specified in subheadings 820510 (drilling, threading tools), 820520 (hammers), 820530 (planes), 820540 (screwdrivers), 820551 (household hand tools), 820559 (other hand tools), etc. In practice, 820590 is the residual subheading under 8205, covering all hand tools not specifically named.
Classification Basis
The product is a hand tool of base metal, not specifically named in 8201-8204, not a tool set of 8206, and not specifically named in other subheadings under 8205 (such as 820510-820559), so it is classified under 820590. For example, non-household manual air pumps, manual grinders, non-mechanical grease guns, etc., are classified here.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared product, which should accurately reflect the tool type and use, such as "manual air pump", "manual grinder", etc. Material: The main material of the tool body, such as "steel", "copper", etc., and whether it contains other materials. Use: Explain the main use of the tool, such as "for inflating bicycle tires", "for grinding spices", etc. Brand: Declare the brand name (if no brand, fill in "no brand"), which helps customs intellectual property protection. Model: Declare the product model or specification, such as "ABC-123"; if no model, fill in "no model". Processing Method: Explain the manufacturing process of the tool, such as "forging", "casting", "stamping", etc. Is It a Set: Declare whether it is a tool set; if it is a set, it may be classified under 8206. Product Name: manual air pump; Material: steel; Use: for inflating bicycle tires; Brand: no brand; Model: no model; Processing Method: stamping; Is It a Set: no. Mistakenly classifying power tools under this code; power tools should be classified under Chapter 84. Mistakenly classifying tool sets under this code; tool sets should be classified under 8206. Ignoring material declaration, leading to classification errors or inability to enjoy free trade agreement tariff rates.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared product, which should accurately reflect the tool type and use, such as "manual air pump", "manual grinder", etc.
⚠️ Declaring it generically as "hand tool" without specifying the type and use.
Material
The main material of the tool body, such as "steel", "copper", etc., and whether it contains other materials.
⚠️ Writing only "metal" without distinguishing the type of base metal.
Use
Explain the main use of the tool, such as "for inflating bicycle tires", "for grinding spices", etc.
⚠️ The use description is too broad, such as "for maintenance".
Brand
Declare the brand name (if no brand, fill in "no brand"), which helps customs intellectual property protection.
⚠️ Omitting the brand or incorrectly declaring "no brand" when there is actually a brand.
Model
Declare the product model or specification, such as "ABC-123"; if no model, fill in "no model".
⚠️ Incomplete model entry or inconsistent with the actual product.
Processing Method
Explain the manufacturing process of the tool, such as "forging", "casting", "stamping", etc.
⚠️ Failure to declare the processing method, affecting classification.
Is It a Set
Declare whether it is a tool set; if it is a set, it may be classified under 8206.
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring a tool set as a single tool.
Example： Product Name: manual air pump; Material: steel; Use: for inflating bicycle tires; Brand: no brand; Model: no model; Processing Method: stamping; Is It a Set: no.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying power tools under this code; power tools should be classified under Chapter 84.
Mistakenly classifying tool sets under this code; tool sets should be classified under 8206.
Ignoring material declaration, leading to classification errors or inability to enjoy free trade agreement tariff rates.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core criteria for classification: 1) whether it is made of base metal; 2) whether it is a hand tool; 3) whether it is specifically named in 8201-8204; 4) whether it belongs to a tool set of 8206; 5) whether it is specifically named in other subheadings under 8205. Only if it simultaneously meets base metal, hand tool, non-set, and not named in other subheadings, is it classified under 820590. 820559 Other hand tools: 820559 is another subheading for other hand tools under 8205, but 820559 specifically refers to hand tools not named in 820510-820551, while 820590 is the residual subheading covering all those not named in other subheadings. In practice, 820559 and 820590 are easily confused and need to be judged based on the specific tool type. 820600 Tool sets: 820600 covers tool sets consisting of multiple tools, while 820590 is for single tools. If tools are packaged and sold as a set, they should be classified under 8206. 846729 Other hand-held power tools: 846729 covers electric hand-held tools, while 820590 is for manual tools. If the tool is electrically driven, it should be classified under Chapter 84. 820320 Pliers, tweezers: 820320 specifically names pliers, tweezers, etc., and these tools are not classified under 820590. 820540 Screwdrivers: 820540 specifically names screwdrivers, so screwdrivers are not classified under 820590. Is it made of base metal? Is it a hand tool? Is it named in 8201-8204? Is it a tool set? Is it named in other subheadings of 8205?
Basis
Core criteria for classification: 1) whether it is made of base metal; 2) whether it is a hand tool; 3) whether it is specifically named in 8201-8204; 4) whether it belongs to a tool set of 8206; 5) whether it is specifically named in other subheadings under 8205. Only if it simultaneously meets base metal, hand tool, non-set, and not named in other subheadings, is it classified under 820590.
Confused Codes：
820559 - Other hand tools
820559 is another subheading for other hand tools under 8205, but 820559 specifically refers to hand tools not named in 820510-820551, while 820590 is the residual subheading covering all those not named in other subheadings. In practice, 820559 and 820590 are easily confused and need to be judged based on the specific tool type.
820600 - Tool sets
820600 covers tool sets consisting of multiple tools, while 820590 is for single tools. If tools are packaged and sold as a set, they should be classified under 8206.
846729 - Other hand-held power tools
846729 covers electric hand-held tools, while 820590 is for manual tools. If the tool is electrically driven, it should be classified under Chapter 84.
820320 - Pliers, tweezers
820320 specifically names pliers, tweezers, etc., and these tools are not classified under 820590.
820540 - Screwdrivers
820540 specifically names screwdrivers, so screwdrivers are not classified under 820590.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it made of base metal?
✓ Is it a hand tool?
✓ Is it named in 8201-8204?
✓ Is it a tool set?
✓ Is it named in other subheadings of 8205?
❓ FAQ
How to inquire about the import tariff rate for 820590? You can inquire through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window. Enter HS code 820590, select the country of origin and trade mode, and the system will display the MFN rate, general rate, VAT rate, etc. You can also use third-party query tools such as the "Customs Code Query" app. Note that tariff rates are subject to policy adjustments, and it is recommended to refer to the latest official announcement. What is the difference between 820590 and 820559? 820559 is the subheading for "other hand tools", but specifically refers to hand tools not named in 820510-820551; 820590 is the residual subheading covering all hand tools not named in other subheadings of 8205. In actual classification, if the tool does not belong to any category of 820510-820559, it is classified under 820590. Which code should a manual air pump be classified under? If a manual air pump is made of base metal and is not electric, it is usually classified under 820590. However, if it is a bicycle pump, it may be classified under 841420 (manual air pumps). It needs to be judged based on specific use and structure, and it is recommended to consult a professional customs broker. Can individual tools in a tool set be declared separately? No. If tools are packaged and sold as a set, they should be classified as a whole under 820600. Separate declaration may lead to classification errors and customs penalties. What are the declaration elements for 820590? Usually include product name, material, use, brand, model, processing method, whether it is a set, etc. The specific requirements are subject to customs requirements, and different ports may have slight differences. Can power tools be classified under 820590? No. Power tools belong to Chapter 84, such as 846729. 820590 only covers manual tools. What is the export tax rebate for 820590? The export tax rebate rate needs to be inquired according to the latest regulations of the State Administration of Taxation, usually through the electronic tax bureau or customs tax rebate system. The rebate rate will be adjusted, and it is recommended to refer to the official announcement. How to determine whether a tool is a "hand tool"? A hand tool refers to a tool operated by human power without an external power source (such as electricity or air). If the tool needs to be connected to a power source or air source, it is not a hand tool.
Q: How to inquire about the import tariff rate for 820590?
A: You can inquire through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window. Enter HS code 820590, select the country of origin and trade mode, and the system will display the MFN rate, general rate, VAT rate, etc. You can also use third-party query tools such as the "Customs Code Query" app. Note that tariff rates are subject to policy adjustments, and it is recommended to refer to the latest official announcement.
Q: What is the difference between 820590 and 820559?
A: 820559 is the subheading for "other hand tools", but specifically refers to hand tools not named in 820510-820551; 820590 is the residual subheading covering all hand tools not named in other subheadings of 8205. In actual classification, if the tool does not belong to any category of 820510-820559, it is classified under 820590.
Q: Which code should a manual air pump be classified under?
A: If a manual air pump is made of base metal and is not electric, it is usually classified under 820590. However, if it is a bicycle pump, it may be classified under 841420 (manual air pumps). It needs to be judged based on specific use and structure, and it is recommended to consult a professional customs broker.
Q: Can individual tools in a tool set be declared separately?
A: No. If tools are packaged and sold as a set, they should be classified as a whole under 820600. Separate declaration may lead to classification errors and customs penalties.
Q: What are the declaration elements for 820590?
A: Usually include product name, material, use, brand, model, processing method, whether it is a set, etc. The specific requirements are subject to customs requirements, and different ports may have slight differences.
Q: Can power tools be classified under 820590?
A: No. Power tools belong to Chapter 84, such as 846729. 820590 only covers manual tools.
Q: What is the export tax rebate for 820590?
A: The export tax rebate rate needs to be inquired according to the latest regulations of the State Administration of Taxation, usually through the electronic tax bureau or customs tax rebate system. The rebate rate will be adjusted, and it is recommended to refer to the official announcement.
Q: How to determine whether a tool is a "hand tool"?
A: A hand tool refers to a tool operated by human power without an external power source (such as electricity or air). If the tool needs to be connected to a power source or air source, it is not a hand tool.
⚠️ 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.