Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles

HS v2022 Code: 8204

About tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles

HS code 8204 covers a wide range of hand tools, including spanners, wrenches, and interchangeable spanner sockets. These tools are essential for a variety of industries, from automotive repair and maintenance to construction and manufacturing. They play a crucial role in the broader economy, enabling the assembly, disassembly, and maintenance of machinery, equipment, and infrastructure.

Production process

The production of hand tools under HS code 8204 typically involves a combination of metalworking techniques, such as forging, casting, and machining. Manufacturers may start with raw materials like steel, alloys, or high-strength plastics, and then shape, heat-treat, and finish the components to meet specific performance and durability requirements. Advanced manufacturing methods, including computer-numerical control (CNC) machining and additive manufacturing, are increasingly being used to improve precision, consistency, and efficiency in the production process.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 8204 hand tools include raw materials like steel, alloys, and high-strength plastics, as well as specialized machinery and equipment for metalworking, heat treatment, and finishing. Additionally, manufacturers may rely on various tools and accessories, such as jigs, fixtures, and cutting tools, to ensure consistent quality and productivity during the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 8204 are a wide range of hand tools, including spanners, wrenches, and interchangeable spanner sockets. These tools are used across numerous industries, including 8708 Motor vehicles, 8429 Earth-moving machinery, 8430 Other moving, grading, excavating, etc. machinery, and 8479 Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere.

Family tree for tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/82'>82: Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8204'>8204: Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8201'>8201: Tools, hand; spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks, rakes; axes, bill hooks etc; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8202'>8202: Tools, hand; saws and blades for saws of all kinds (including slitting, slotting or toothless saw blades)</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8203'>8203: Tools, hand; files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8205'>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>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8206'>8206: Tools, hand; two or more of heading no. 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8207'>8207: Tools, interchangeable; for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools (pressing, stamping, punching, drilling etc), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8208'>8208: Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8209'>8209: Tools; plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of sintered metal carbides or cermets</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8210'>8210: Tools; hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8211'>8211: Knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading no. 8208, and blades therefore</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8212'>8212: Razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8213'>8213: Scissors; tailors' shears and similar shears, and blades therefore</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8214'>8214: Cutlery; other articles, (e.g. hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, choppers and mincing knives, paper knives), manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files)</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8215'>8215: Cutlery; spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware</a>"]

    B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/820411'>820411: Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), non-adjustable</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/820412'>820412: Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), adjustable</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/820420'>820420: Tools, hand; interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles</a>"]


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