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HTS code for screwdriver set: document tool types, bits, and case

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

A screwdriver set can be a few fixed hand screwdrivers, a precision electronics kit, an interchangeable bit set, an insulated electrician set, a ratcheting handle kit, or an accessory pack for a power driver. The classification file should show what is actually in the case.

Use this page to prepare a Planning Use record before broker review. The record should show tool type, shaft and bit materials, handle construction, interchangeable parts, case, origin, and supplier code.

quick answer

For "hts code for screwdriver set", collect screwdriver type, fixed or interchangeable construction, bit count, bit types, steel material, handle material, ratchet function, insulation, case, accessories, origin, and supplier code.

A six-piece hand screwdriver set is not the same file as a 100-bit electronics kit, torque screwdriver, insulated electrician set, power-driver bit set, ratcheting handle kit, repair kit, or plastic case sold alone. The candidate path depends on contents and function.

facts to collect for screwdriver set

Collect:

Product name, SKU, invoice wording, product page, and packaging copy.
Photos of all screwdrivers, bits, handles, case, labels, size chart, packaging, and accessories.
Set type: fixed screwdriver set, precision kit, interchangeable bit set, ratcheting set, torque screwdriver, insulated set, or power-driver accessory set.
Tools and parts: handles, shafts, Phillips bits, slotted bits, Torx bits, hex bits, sockets, extensions, tweezers, pry tools, magnets, and case.
Materials: steel, chrome vanadium, S2 steel, stainless steel, plastic handle, rubber grip, insulated coating, aluminum case, or textile pouch.
Function: hand use, ratchet, torque setting, magnetic tip, interchangeable bits, insulated work, electronics repair, or power-tool accessory use.
Piece count, bit sizes, packaging format, and whether spare parts are included.
Country of origin and production support.
Supplier HS or HTS code and source notes.

If the set includes non-screwdriver tools, list them. Do not hide pry tools, tweezers, sockets, or extensions in a general set name.

missing facts

Mark the record incomplete when:

Piece count and bit list are missing.
Hand tools and power-tool bits are not separated.
Ratchet, torque, and insulation features are not documented.
Case material is missing when the case is part of the retail set.
Accessory tools are visible but not listed.
Material is described only as "steel" without support when the supplier claims a grade.
Origin is assumed from the brand owner.
Similar CBP CROSS rulings for screwdrivers, interchangeable tools, bit sets, repair kits, and tool cases have not been checked.

These gaps can move the review between hand tools, interchangeable tools, power-tool accessories, sets, cases, and other repair tools.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows for the actual import: fixed screwdriver set, precision screwdriver kit, interchangeable bit kit, ratcheting screwdriver, torque screwdriver, insulated screwdriver set, power-driver bits, repair kit, or tool case. Each row should cite contents and function.

Rejected paths should remain visible. If the supplier code covers hand screwdrivers but the package is mainly bits for a power driver, flag the mismatch. If the case is substantial, include it in the set review.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for screwdrivers, bit sets, interchangeable tools, insulated tools, repair kits, and tool cases. Use 19 CFR 177.2 for the evidence checklist.

planning path

Start with the contents list. Then group the items by function: fixed hand tools, bits, handles, adapters, accessories, and case. The packaging size chart should match the actual pieces in the box.

For duty exposure, do not let a high piece count hide product differences. A 45-piece kit may contain several tool categories.

questions importers ask

Can I use this page as the HTS code for screwdriver set?

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

Does bit count matter?

Yes. The piece list and bit types should be documented.

What if it is for a power driver?

Record that use. Power-driver bits and hand screwdrivers may need different review notes.

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planning boundary

This screwdriver set 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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