Tools, hand; screwdrivers

HS v2017 Code: 820540

About tools, hand; screwdrivers

hs code 820540 covers hand tools, specifically screwdrivers. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader manufacturing and construction sectors, providing essential tools for assembling, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of products. Screwdrivers are a fundamental tool used across various industries, from automotive and electronics to furniture and home improvement, making them an integral part of the global economy.

Production process

The production of screwdrivers typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw materials, such as steel or other metals, are sourced and cut to the desired size and shape. The handles are then attached, often through a molding or casting process, to provide a comfortable and secure grip. The tips of the screwdrivers are then ground and sharpened to ensure precise and efficient performance. Finally, the tools undergo quality control checks and packaging before being distributed to various markets.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of screwdrivers include high-quality steel or other metals for the blades, as well as materials for the handles, such as plastic, wood, or rubber. Specialized machinery, such as cutting tools, grinding equipment, and molding machines, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, skilled labor is required to ensure the proper assembly and finishing of the screwdrivers.

Production outputs

The primary output of hs code 820540 is, of course, screwdrivers. These tools are then consumed by a wide range of industries, including 871000 Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers, 261000 Manufacture of electronic components and boards, and 310000 Manufacture of furniture. Screwdrivers are also used in the 432000 Specialized construction activities industry for the installation and maintenance of various building components.

Revisions to 820540

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 820540. The most recent 1 version of this code (820540) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 820540 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for tools, hand; screwdrivers

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    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/v2017/820540'>820540: Tools, hand; screwdrivers</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/820510'>820510: Tools, hand; drilling, threading or tapping tools</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/820520'>820520: Tools, hand; hammers and sledge hammers</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/820530'>820530: Tools, hand; planes, chisels, gauges and similar cutting tools for working wood</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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