Tools of two or more of headings 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale
1 declarable lines
Heading 8206 covers tools from two or more of headings 8202 to 8205 put up in sets for retail sale. It has one declarable line, 8206.00.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is the rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty.
Products in this heading
- Retail tool kit combining a handsaw of heading 8202 and screwdrivers of heading 8205
- Retail set combining pliers of heading 8203 and an adjustable wrench of heading 8204
- Retail set combining files of heading 8203 and socket wrenches of heading 8204
- Retail set combining metal cutting shears of heading 8203 and wrenches of heading 8204
- Retail set combining a hacksaw of heading 8202 and a vise of heading 8205
- Retail set combining a hand saw of heading 8202 and pliers of heading 8203
- Retail set combining a pipe cutter of heading 8203 and a wrench of heading 8204
How to choose the right subheading
- The set must include tools classifiable in at least two different headings among 8202, 8203, 8204 and 8205.
- The tools must be put up in a set for retail sale, not sold as separate items.
- Tools of heading 8201 and tools of heading 8207 are not part of the 8202 to 8205 group for this heading.
- A set containing only tools from one of headings 8202 to 8205 is classified in that single heading, not 8206.
- For 8206.00.00.00, identify the article in the set with the highest general (MFN) duty rate because that rate applies to the set.
Often confused with
- Heading 8204A single adjustable wrench sold by itself
One tool from heading 8204 does not form a set of two or more headings.
- Heading 8203A single pair of pliers sold by itself
A single handtool is classified in its own heading, not as a set.
- Heading 8207A set of drill bits for a power drill
Interchangeable tools for power tools are classified outside heading 8206.
- Heading 8211A set of kitchen knives
Kitchen knives are cutlery, not handtools of headings 8202 to 8205.
- Heading 8202A single handsaw sold by itself
A single tool is classified in its own heading, not as a retail set.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a retail tool set?
Use 8206.00.00.00 for tools from two or more of headings 8202 to 8205 put up for retail sale. Its general (MFN) rate is The rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty.
What is the duty on a retail tool set?
Under 8206.00.00.00, the general (MFN) rate is The rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty. The set therefore takes the rate of its highest-duty article.
How do I classify a tool set with a handsaw and screwdrivers?
If the set is put up for retail sale and the tools fall in two or more of headings 8202 to 8205, classify it in 8206.00.00.00. The general (MFN) rate for 8206.00.00.00 is The rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.