Tools, hand; two or more of heading no. 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale
HS v2022 Code: 8206
About tools, hand; two or more of heading no. 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale
HS code 8206 covers a diverse range of hand tools that are commonly packaged and sold together as sets for retail consumers. These tool sets play a vital role in the broader hardware and DIY industries, providing homeowners, tradespeople, and hobbyists with a convenient and cost-effective way to acquire a variety of essential tools. The production and trade of these tool sets contribute significantly to the global economy, supporting a wide range of construction, repair, and maintenance activities across numerous sectors.
Production process
The production of HS code 8206 tool sets typically involves the assembly of individual hand tools from 8202 Saws, hand or lechanic's , 8203 (Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools), 8204 Wrenches, spanners, hand-operated, and parts thereof, and 8205 (Hand tools (including glaziers' diamonds), not elsewhere specified or included; blow lamps; vices, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of, machine tools; anvils; portable forges; hand or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks). These individual tools are then carefully selected, packaged, and marketed as convenient, multi-purpose tool sets.
Production inputs
The production of HS code 8206 tool sets requires a variety of raw materials, including high-quality steel for the tool components, as well as packaging materials such as cardboard, plastic, and foam. Specialized machinery for the manufacture of the individual tools, as well as assembly and packaging equipment, are also essential inputs for this industry. Additionally, skilled labor, including tool designers, metalworkers, and packaging technicians, is a critical resource for the production of these tool sets.
Production outputs
The primary output of HS code 8206 is the tool sets themselves, which are then sold to a wide range of consumers, including homeowners, tradespeople, and DIY enthusiasts. These tool sets may be used in a variety of applications, such as 8201 Hand tools, the following: spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks and rakes; axes, bill hooks and similar hewing tools; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry, 8202 Saws, hand or lechanic's, 8203 (Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools), and 8204 Wrenches, spanners, hand-operated, and parts thereof. The tool sets may also be used in a wide range of construction, repair, and maintenance activities across various industries.
Family tree for tools, hand; two or more of heading no. 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale
graph LR 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/v2022/8206'>8206: Tools, hand; two or more of heading no. 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale</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/v2022/8204'>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 --> G["<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 --> 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/v2022/820600'>820600: Tools, hand; two or more of heading no. 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale</a>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level2 class B level4 class C level4 class D level4 class E level4 class F level4 class G level4 class H level4 class I level4 class J level4 class K level4 class L level4 class M level4 class N level4 class O level4 class P level4 class Q level6 class B highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class B highlight