Chapter 82 HS Codes: Chapter 82 Commodities
CHAPTER DEFINITION & SCOPE
HS Chapter 82 of the WCO Harmonized System covers chapter 82 commodities. It groups 15 4-digit WCO headings and 64 6-digit subheadings under the official 2026 customs nomenclature [USITC HTS 2026].
Chapter
Ch 82
Headings
15 Headings
Subheadings
64 HS6
US Tariff Status
Active 2026
Chapter 82 4-Digit Headings Directory
| Heading | WCO Heading Description | Subheading Count | Directory Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heading 8201 | Handtools of the following kinds and base metal parts thereof: 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 | 6 subheadings | Browse Heading 8201 → |
| Heading 8202 | Handsaws, and metal parts thereof; blades for saws of all kinds (including slitting, slotting or toothless saw blades), and base metal parts thereof | 7 subheadings | Browse Heading 8202 → |
| Heading 8203 | Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt cutters, perforating punches and similar handtools, and base metal parts thereof | 4 subheadings | Browse Heading 8203 → |
| Heading 8204 | Hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches); socket wrenches, with or without handles, drives or extensions; base metal parts thereof | 3 subheadings | Browse Heading 8204 → |
| Heading 8205 | Handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included; blow torches and similar self-contained torches; vises, clamps and the like, 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; base metal parts thereof | 9 subheadings | Browse Heading 8205 → |
| Heading 8206 | Tools of two or more of headings 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale | 1 subheadings | Browse Heading 8206 → |
| Heading 8207 | Interchangeable tools for handtools, whether or not power operated, or for machine-tools (for example, for pressing, stamping, punching, tapping, threading, drilling, boring, broaching, milling, turning or screwdriving), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools; base metal parts thereof | 10 subheadings | Browse Heading 8207 → |
| Heading 8208 | Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof | 5 subheadings | Browse Heading 8208 → |
| Heading 8209 | Plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of cermets | 1 subheadings | Browse Heading 8209 → |
| Heading 8210 | Hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10 kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink, and base metal parts thereof | 1 subheadings | Browse Heading 8210 → |
| Heading 8211 | Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading 8208, and blades and other base metal parts thereof | 6 subheadings | Browse Heading 8211 → |
| Heading 8212 | Razors and razor blades (including razor blade blanks in strips), and base metal parts thereof | 3 subheadings | Browse Heading 8212 → |
| Heading 8213 | Scissors, tailors' shears and similar shears, and blades and other base metal parts thereof | 1 subheadings | Browse Heading 8213 → |
| Heading 8214 | Other articles of cutlery (for example, hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, chopping or mincing knives, paper knives); manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files); base metal parts thereof | 3 subheadings | Browse Heading 8214 → |
| Heading 8215 | Spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware; and base metal parts thereof | 4 subheadings | Browse Heading 8215 → |
Chapter 82 Subheading Sample & MFN Duty Rates
| HS Code | Subheading Description | Heading | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8201.10 | Spades and shovels, and parts thereof | 8201 | View 8201.10 → |
| 8201.30 | Mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes, and parts thereof | 8201 | View 8201.30 → |
| 8201.40 | Axes, bill hooks and similar hewing tools, and parts thereof | 8201 | View 8201.40 → |
| 8201.50 | Secateurs and similar one-handed pruners and shears (including poultry shears), and parts thereof | 8201 | View 8201.50 → |
| 8201.60 | Hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar two-handed shears, and parts thereof | 8201 | View 8201.60 → |
| 8201.90 | Other handtools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry, and parts thereof | 8201 | View 8201.90 → |
| 8202.10 | Handsaws, and parts (except blades) thereof | 8202 | View 8202.10 → |
| 8202.20 | Bandsaw blades, and parts thereof | 8202 | View 8202.20 → |
| 8202.31 | Circular saw blades (including slitting or slotting saw blades), and parts thereof, With working part of steel | 8202 | View 8202.31 → |
| 8202.39 | Circular saw blades (including slitting or slotting saw blades), and parts thereof, Other, including parts | 8202 | View 8202.39 → |
| 8202.40 | Chain saw blades, and parts thereof | 8202 | View 8202.40 → |
| 8202.91 | Other saw blades, and parts thereof, Straight saw blades, for working metal | 8202 | View 8202.91 → |
| 8202.99 | Other saw blades, and parts thereof, Other (including parts) | 8202 | View 8202.99 → |
| 8203.10 | Files, rasps and similar tools | 8203 | View 8203.10 → |
| 8203.20 | Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools, and parts thereof | 8203 | View 8203.20 → |
EXPERT CLASSIFICATION PRO TIPS
Common Pitfalls When Classifying Chapter 82 Goods
- Always review WCO Section and Chapter Legal Notes before assigning 4-digit headings.
- Distinguish carefully between unprocessed raw materials and further prepared or processed articles.
- Verify Partner Government Agency (PGA) flags for agriculture, food, or chemical items.
- Cross-reference official CBP CROSS rulings for binding precedents on mixed or composite goods.
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
USITC HTS Chapter 82 Tariff ↗
United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
CBP CROSS Rulings ↗
Customs Rulings Online Search System for Chapter 82 binding classification precedents.
WCO HS Nomenclature ↗
World Customs Organization international 6-digit Harmonized System backbone standard.
U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗
U.S. Census Bureau trade statistics and Schedule B concordance portal.
Chapter 82 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What commodities are covered under HS Chapter 82?
Chapter 82 (Chapter 82 Commodities) covers WCO Harmonized System 4-digit headings from 8201 upward, encompassing primary goods, raw materials, and manufactured articles within this nomenclature section.
How many 4-digit headings exist in HS Chapter 82?
Chapter 82 contains 15 official 4-digit WCO headings and 64 6-digit tariff subheadings.
What is the US general import duty range for Chapter 82 commodities?
Base customs duties under Chapter 82 range from 0.0% (Duty-Free) up to representative MFN rate limits depending on 10-digit HTS statistical suffix extensions.
Do Section 301 China tariffs apply to Chapter 82 imports?
Section 301 tariffs depend on specific 8-digit HTS subheadings. Importers must verify if their exact HTS code appears on USTR Lists 1 through 4A.
Are Partner Government Agency (PGA) permits required for Chapter 82?
PGA message-set flags (such as FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA, or CITES) apply conditionally depending on the commodity classification within Chapter 82.
How are products classified between adjacent headings in Chapter 82?
Classification follows WCO General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 through 6, prioritizing specific heading terms over general descriptions.
Can Chapter 82 goods enter duty-free under USMCA or Free Trade Agreements?
Yes. Eligible goods originating in USMCA member states (US, Mexico, Canada) or FTA partners enter duty-free under SPI code P, KR, AU, or CL with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Chapter 82 shipments?
Eligible commercial shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day may enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.
What documents are required for formal entry of Chapter 82 goods?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading/Air Waybill, and entry summary CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.
How can an importer obtain a binding CBP ruling for Chapter 82?
Importers may submit an e-Ruling application under 19 CFR Part 177 to CBP National Commodity Specialist Division.