HS Code for Non-adjustable wrenches

Non-adjustable wrenches and spanners are classified under HS code 8204.11. This classification falls within Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks of base metal. Heading 8204 specifically includes hand-operated spanners and wrenches, including torque meter wrenches but excluding tap wrenches. The subheading 8204.11 is reserved for those tools that are "non-adjustable," meaning they have a fixed jaw or opening size designed for a specific nut or bolt dimension. The classification is determined by GRI 1, as the description in the subheading explicitly matches the physical characteristics of the tool. These tools must be made of base metal (usually steel or alloy steel) and must be hand-operated. The fixed nature of the tool distinguishes it from adjustable versions, and this distinction is critical for customs valuation and trade statistics, as fixed wrenches are often traded in sets or high volumes for industrial and automotive applications.

Products Included

• Open-end wrenches (fixed size)
• Box-end or ring spanners
• Combination wrenches (open and ring ends)
• Socket wrenches (fixed, non-interchangeable)
• Flare nut wrenches
• Fixed-size torque wrenches

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 8204.12, which covers adjustable spanners and wrenches (such as pipe wrenches or crescent wrenches). Another common error is classifying these tools under 8204.20, which is specifically for interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles. If a wrench has a mechanism to change its jaw width, it cannot be 8204.11. Furthermore, if the wrench is powered by a motor or pneumatic system, it is excluded from Chapter 82 and must be classified under heading 8467 as a tool for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic, or with a self-contained electric or non-electric motor.

FAQ

What is the HS code for non-adjustable wrenches?

The HS code for hand-operated, non-adjustable spanners and wrenches is 8204.11.

Are socket sets classified under this code?

Generally, no. While a fixed socket wrench might fall here, interchangeable sockets and their drive handles are classified under HS code 8204.20.