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HTS code for power tool: document tool function, power source, and kit contents

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

"Power tool" covers too many products for a reliable import file. A cordless drill, corded saw, rotary tool, grinder, sander, nailer, battery pack, charger, bare tool, tool kit, and replacement part can require different review. The file must identify the machine and what ships with it.

Use this page to prepare a Planning Use record before broker review. The record should show tool function, power source, motor, voltage, battery and charger status, accessories, case, origin, and supplier code.

quick answer

For "hts code for power tool", collect tool type, power source, voltage, motor, corded or cordless status, battery, charger, attachments, blades or bits, case, bare-tool status, kit contents, origin, and supplier code.

A cordless drill kit is not the same file as a corded grinder, rotary tool, saw, sander, nail gun, battery pack, charger, replacement motor, tool case, or accessory set. The candidate path depends on the specific powered article.

facts to collect for power tool

Collect:

Product name, SKU, invoice wording, product page, and packaging copy.
Photos of the tool, nameplate, plug or battery slot, motor housing, accessories, labels, case, and box.
Tool type: drill, driver, saw, grinder, sander, rotary tool, planer, router, nailer, heat gun, battery, charger, bare tool, part, or kit.
Power source: corded electric, cordless battery, pneumatic, hydraulic, or manual accessory.
Electrical facts: voltage, watts, amps, battery chemistry, battery capacity, charger input, plug type, and motor type.
Function: drilling, cutting, grinding, sanding, fastening, polishing, planing, routing, nailing, or heating.
Accessories: blades, bits, discs, guards, handles, battery packs, chargers, case, dust bag, wrench, or spare parts.
Country of origin and production support.
Supplier HS or HTS code and source notes.

If the import is a kit, separate the tool, batteries, charger, accessories, and case in a component table.

missing facts

Mark the record incomplete when:

Tool function is not identified.
Battery, charger, and bare-tool status are unclear.
Electrical data and plug type are missing.
Accessories such as blades, bits, discs, guards, or cases are visible but not listed.
Power tools and hand-tool accessories are mixed.
Replacement parts are described as complete tools.
Origin is assumed from the brand owner.
Similar CBP CROSS rulings for the specific power tool, batteries, chargers, accessories, and tool kits have not been checked.

These gaps can move the review between electric machines, hand-held tools, batteries, chargers, accessories, cases, and parts.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows for the actual import: cordless drill, corded saw, grinder, sander, rotary tool, nailer, bare tool, battery, charger, blade set, bit set, case, or tool kit. Each row should cite function, power source, and contents.

Rejected paths should remain visible. If the supplier code covers a complete drill kit but the shipment is replacement batteries, mark that conflict. If the SKU includes a charger and two batteries, list them.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for electric hand tools, cordless tools, batteries, chargers, tool parts, accessories, and kits. Use 19 CFR 177.2 for the evidence checklist.

planning path

Start with tool function, then power source. After that, list battery, charger, accessories, and case. Bare-tool and full-kit SKUs should not share the same file.

For duty exposure, batteries and chargers matter. They can bring separate review questions that a generic power-tool code does not answer.

questions importers ask

Can I use this page as the HTS code for power tool?

No. Use it for Planning Use. Entry Use needs broker or customs authority review.

Does cordless versus corded matter?

Yes. Battery, charger, voltage, and plug facts should be documented.

What if I import only batteries?

Build a battery record. Do not describe battery shipments as complete tools.

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planning boundary

This power tool HTS page is a planning artifact. It is not an Entry Use classification, not a binding ruling, and not a legal opinion. The importer remains responsible for reasonable care and must obtain broker or customs authority review before filing.

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