Analysis
HTS 8467.92.00 covers of pneumatic tools under heading 8467 (tools for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or…). US Customs collects import statistics for it under 2 ten-digit suffixes, reported in number of items.
Rates on the nearby lines range from duty-free to 4.5%. The costliest confusion would be with 8467.19.10 (suitable for metal working) at 4.5%, a difference of 4.5 points on the customs value.
For statistics it divides in two: 8467.92.00.50 for of pneumatic, hand-held force feed lubricating equipment and 8467.92.00.90 for other. Both pay the same duty; the suffix records which kind was imported.
There is no general-rate duty on this line, which puts it with roughly 61% of the 823 tariff lines in chapter 84 that are also free. Chapter 99 measures such as Section 301 or 232 can still apply on top, depending on where the goods come from.
Goods from countries without normal trade relations pay the column 2 rate of 27.5% instead of nothing, so origin decides between free entry and a 27.5% duty.
Statistical suffixes
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8467.11.10 | Suitable for metal working | 4.5% |
| 8467.11.50 | Rotary type (including combined rotary-percussion): other | Free |
| 8467.19.10 | Suitable for metal working | 4.5% |
| 8467.19.50 | Other: other | Free |
| 8467.21.00 | Drills of all kinds | 1.7% |
| 8467.22.00 | With self-contained electric motor: saws | Free |
| 8467.29.00 | With self-contained electric motor: other | Free |
| 8467.81.00 | Other tools: chain saws | Free |
| 8467.89.10 | Suitable for metal working | Free |
| 8467.89.50 | Other: other | Free |
| 8467.91.01 | Parts: of chain saws | Free |
| 8467.99.01 | Parts: other | Free |