HS Code 820520

HS code 820520 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Hand tools (including glaziers' diamonds), not elsewhere specified or included; blowlamps; vices, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machinetools or waterjet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand or pedaloperated grinding wheels with frameworks : Hammers and sledge hammers". The first two digits (82) are the chapter — Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal — and digits 3-4 (8205) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.

Common products classified under 820520 include hammer, sledgehammer, sledge hammer, club hammer and similar items matching hammers and sledge hammers. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.

Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.

The first 6 digits (820520) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.

Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.