Tools, hand; hammers and sledge hammers

HS v2017 Code: 820520

About tools, hand; hammers and sledge hammers

hs code 820520 covers a range of hand tools, specifically hammers and sledge hammers. These tools are essential for a variety of industries, from construction and metalworking to DIY and home repair. As a fundamental component of many production and maintenance processes, the demand for high-quality hand tools like those described in this code remains consistently strong across the global economy.

Production process

The production of hammers and sledge hammers typically involves a combination of metalworking techniques. This may include forging, casting, and machining to shape the metal head, as well as the attachment of a suitable handle, often made of wood or other durable materials. Quality control and testing are crucial steps to ensure the tools meet safety and performance standards.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of hs code 820520 items include high-carbon steel or other suitable metal alloys for the tool heads, as well as wood, fiberglass, or other handle materials. Specialized metalworking equipment such as forges, presses, and lathes are also necessary. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce capable of precision metalworking and assembly.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of hs code 820520 are various types of hammers and sledge hammers, which are then consumed by a wide range of other industries. These tools are used in 441200 Construction of buildings, 259000 Manufacture of other fabricated metal products, 433000 Repair of personal and household goods, and many other sectors where heavy-duty manual tools are required.

Revisions to 820520

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 820520. The most recent 1 version of this code (820520) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 820520 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
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Family tree for tools, hand; hammers and sledge hammers

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/82'>82: Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8205'>8205: Tools, hand; (including glaziers' diamonds) n.e.c.; blow lamps; vices, clamps etc, 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</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/820520'>820520: Tools, hand; hammers and sledge hammers</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/820510'>820510: Tools, hand; drilling, threading or tapping tools</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/820530'>820530: Tools, hand; planes, chisels, gauges and similar cutting tools for working wood</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/820540'>820540: Tools, hand; screwdrivers</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/820551'>820551: Tools, hand; household tools</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/820559'>820559: Tools, hand; other hand tools (including glaziers diamonds), excluding household tools, drilling, threading or tapping tools, hammers and sledge hammers, planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood, and screwdrivers</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/820560'>820560: Tools, hand; blow lamps</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/820570'>820570: Tools, hand; vices, clamps and the like</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/820590'>820590: Tools, hand; n.e.c. in heading 8205, including anvils, portable forges, hand or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks, and sets of articles of two or more of the subheadings in heading 8205</a>"]

    

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