HTS 8205.59.20.00: US import duty from China

Handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included; blow torches and similar self-contained torches; vises, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machine tools or water-jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand- or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks; base metal parts thereof, Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof, Other, Powder-actuated handtools, and parts thereof. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.

Duty rate & fees

ChargeRate
Base duty (MFN)0%
Section 301 (Lists 1-4)25%
Total duty (on customs value)25%
Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF)0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50)
Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean0.125%

Worked example: $10,000 shipment

Customs value$10,000.00
Base duty (MFN)$0.00
Section 301 (Lists 1-4)$2,500.00
Merchandise Processing Fee$34.64
Harbor Maintenance Fee$12.50
Total landed cost$12,547.14

Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →

FAQ

What is the import duty on HTS 8205.59.20.00 from China?

Goods classified under HTS 8205.59.20.00 (Handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included; blow torches and similar self-contained torches; vises, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machine tools or water-jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand- or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks; base metal parts thereof, Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof, Other, Powder-actuated handtools, and parts thereof) have a duty of 25% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).

What does HTS code 8205.59.20.00 cover?

Handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included; blow torches and similar self-contained torches; vises, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machine tools or water-jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand- or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks; base metal parts thereof, Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof, Other, Powder-actuated handtools, and parts thereof. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.

How much does it cost to import HTS 8205.59.20.00 from China?

On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $12,547, about 25.5% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.

Related codes in heading 8205

All of Chapter 82: Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof

Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.