Code 8205 51 · Heading 8205

Non-mechanical household tools with a working part of base metal, not otherwise specified

This code covers non-mechanical tools and implements for household use whose working part is made of base metal. It applies when the item is not one of the specifically named tool classes in the same group.

For example

A non-mechanical household can opener with a working part of base metal
A non-mechanical household corkscrew with a working part of base metal

Save Browse the codes below

See the official tariff text

Official tariff text

Household hand tools, non-mechanical, with working parts of base metal, n.e.s.

The path to this code

Every code is reached through these choices, one level at a time.

Step 4 of 4

Step 1 · Section XV Base metals and articles of base metal
Is it iron or steel; an article made of iron or steel; copper or an article made of copper; nickel or an article made of nickel; aluminium or an article made of aluminium; lead or an article made of lead; zinc or an article made of zinc; tin or an article made of tin; another base metal, sintered metal or cermet, or an article made from one of these; a base-metal tool, implement, knife, spoon or fork, or a part thereof; or another miscellaneous article made of base metal?
✓
Step 2 · Chapter 82 Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of ba… 10 of 11 chapters in section XV
Which named product group best describes it: an agricultural, gardening or forestry hand tool; a hand saw or saw blade; a file, pliers or similar hand tool; a hand wrench or socket head; another hand tool or implement; a retail set of tools; a replaceable tool; a machine knife or blade; an unmounted sintered metal-carbide tool part; a mechanical hand-operated food or drink implement weighing less than 10 kg; a knife; a razor or non-electric shaving machine; scissors; another cutting or clipping tool or manicure or pedicure implement; or a spoon, fork or similar kitchen or table article?
✓
Step 3 · Heading 8205 Hand tools, incl. glaziers' diamonds, of base metal… 5 of 15 headings under chapter 82
Is it a hand drilling or threading tool, hammer, woodworking cutting tool, screwdriver, non-mechanical household tool, other unspecified hand tool including a mounted glazier’s diamond, blowtorch, vise or similar clamp, or an anvil, portable forge, framed hand- or foot-powered grindstone, or a set of two or more of these types?
✓
Step 4 · Subheading 8205 51 Household hand tools, non-mechanical, with working … 5 of 9 subheadings under heading 8205
Is it a drilling or threading tool, hammer, woodworking cutting tool, screwdriver, blowtorch, vise or clamp, anvil, portable forge, hand- or pedal-operated sharpening stone with a frame, or a set of two or more tools; if not, is it a non-mechanical household tool with a working part of base metal?

This is the catch-all under 8205: it covers what the sibling codes below do not.

This is the part of the hand-tool group for non-mechanical household tools with working parts of base metal that are not covered by any of the specifically named neighbouring classes.

Full 8-digit codes

Pick the description that best matches your product.

1 code below this one

8205 51 00 Household hand tools, non-mechanical, with working parts of base metal, n.e.s. 3.7% Save

Compare the sibling codes

Classification decides the rate here: from 1.7% to 3.7%.

Export to Norway

What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.

82.05.5100

Household tools

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 9, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

Export to the United Kingdom

What UK customs charges when goods like these are imported into the UK.

8205 51 00 00

Household tools

Ordinary duty

2.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 9, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

Check the neighbouring codes

The codes just before and after this one, in case a nearby group fits better.

See all 9 codes at this level

Previous code 8205 40

Hand-operated screwdrivers

you are here 8205 51

Household hand tools, non-mechanical, with working parts of base meta…

Next code 8205 59

Hand tools, incl. glaziers' diamonds, of base metal, n.e.s.

Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.