HTS 8204.20.00.00 · Chapter 82
Socket wrenches, with or without handles, drives and extensions, and parts thereof
General (MFN) duty, special preferential rates, and where HTS 8204.20.00.00 sits in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- 9%
- General (MFN) rate
- Free (A,AU,B…
- Special / FTA rate
- 45%
- Column 2 (non-MFN)
- Ch 82
- Tools, implements, cut…
The verdict
At 9%, HTS 8204.20.00.00's general duty rate is well above typical US import duties, higher than 88% of the 13,544 ad-valorem (percentage-based) tariff lines in the schedule.
- 9%
- General (MFN) rate
- 88th pctl
- among ad-valorem lines
- Ch 82
- Tools, implements, cut…
About HTS 8204.20.00.00
HTS code 8204.20.00.00 classifies imports of: Socket wrenches, with or without handles, drives and extensions, and parts thereof. This line sits within Chapter 82 (Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal), Section XV (Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal), and is catalogued as a tariff line in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. Duty is calculated against units of quantity: No.. A footnote applies to this classification: See 9903.88.03.
The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 8204.20.00.00 is 9%, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. A special preferential rate of "Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)" may reduce or eliminate duty when goods qualify under a free trade agreement such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or one of the bilateral FTAs. The Column 2 rate of 45% applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea, a much higher historical "full" tariff.
Footnotes: See 9903.88.03. Beyond the published rate, importers should check for Section 201 safeguards, Section 301 China tariffs, and any active AD/CVD orders that can materially change the real landed cost. Always verify the classification with a licensed customs broker before committing to a supply contract, this page is a research tool, not a customs ruling.
Duty Rate Summary, HTS 8204.20.00.00
| Rate Column | Value | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | 9% | Most-favored-nation (MFN) trading partners, the default rate for most US imports. |
| Special | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | Preferential rates under FTAs (USMCA, CAFTA-DR, GSP, etc.) when origin qualifies. |
| Column 2 | 45% | Statutory non-MFN rate for goods from countries without normal trade relations (Cuba, North Korea). |
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. See methodology for refresh cadence.
Details
- Units of Quantity
- No.
- Chapter
- 82: Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal
- Classification
- Tariff Line
- Footnotes
- See 9903.88.03.
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Understanding This Tariff
HTS 8204.20.00.00 classifies under Chapter 82 (Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal), Section XV (Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal). The general duty rate of 9% applies to imports from most-favored-nation (MFN) countries, which includes the majority of US trading partners. Preferential rates under free trade agreements (such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or bilateral FTAs) may reduce or eliminate duty for qualifying imports from partner countries.
Importers should verify the correct HTS classification with a licensed customs broker or US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before importing. Misclassification can result in penalties, delays, and additional duties.
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Data Sources
Tariff data from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition.
Duty rates are subject to change. Importers should verify current rates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before making import decisions. Additional duties, anti-dumping duties, or countervailing duties may apply.
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Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.
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