Import Duty on Power Tools
US general (MFN) import duty rates for Power Tools range from Free–4.5% across 13 HTS lines (e.g. HTS 8467.11.10 at 4.5%), per USITC HTS release 2026HTSRev22. This is a planning estimate: Section 301, Section 232, AD/CVD, quotas and MPF/HMF are excluded and must be added separately.
The line between a power tool and its part runs inside 8467, and parts often carry a different rate from the tool.
HTS lines and general duty rates
Read from the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, release 2026HTSRev22. USITC HTS, verify line 8467.11.10. Showing 12 of 13 lines in this group, including the lowest and highest rates.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Special rate (FTA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8467.11.50 | Other | Free | |
| 8467.19.10.00 | Suitable for metal working | 4.5% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA |
| 8467.19.50 | Other | Free | |
| 8467.21.00 | Drills of all kinds | 1.7% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, |
| 8467.22.00 | Saws | Free | |
| 8467.29.00 | Other | Free | |
| 8467.81.00.00 | Chain saws | Free | |
| 8467.89.10.00 | Suitable for metal working | Free | |
| 8467.89.50 | Other | Free | |
| 8467.91.01.00 | Of chain saws | Free | |
| 8467.92.00 | Of pneumatic tools | Free | |
| 8467.99.01 | Other | Free |
What changes by country of origin
The MFN rate is the same regardless of where the goods are made. Everything below it is not.
| Origin | Base rate | US preference | What else attaches |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | MFN rate above | No US preference on these codes | Section 301 lists 1-4A apply to most consumer goods on top of MFN; the 2026 forced-labor 301 action adds a further layer. |
| Vietnam | MFN rate above | No US preference on these codes | No Section 301 list duty. The 2026 forced-labor 301 action applies. No US FTA, so MFN is the base. |
| India | MFN rate above | No US preference on these codes | No Section 301 list duty and no US FTA. Forced-labor 301 applies. GSP expired, so MFN is the base. |
| Thailand | MFN rate above | No US preference on these codes | No Section 301 list duty and no US FTA. Forced-labor 301 applies. |
| Indonesia | MFN rate above | No US preference on these codes | No Section 301 list duty and no US FTA. Forced-labor 301 applies. |
| Mexico | MFN rate above | No USMCA line on these codes | USMCA: duty-free when the goods meet the rules of origin and the preference is claimed. MFN applies otherwise. |
Free-trade programs named on the lines in this group: Australia (AUSFTA) (3 lines), Bahrain (BHFTA) (3 lines), Chile (CLFTA) (3 lines), Colombia (CTPA) (3 lines), Agoa (3 lines), Caribbean Basin (3 lines). A preference only applies when the goods meet that program's rules of origin and the claim is made on entry. This page does not estimate Section 301 list rates or anti-dumping duty; enter the applicable Section 301 rate in the calculator yourself and verify current list coverage and exclusions at the USTR exclusion notices.
What decides the rate
8467 separates tools with a self-contained electric motor from tools powered otherwise, and then separates tools from parts. A shipment of tools plus spare armatures and switches is not one line. Parts can carry a different rate than the finished tool, so a spares program changes the entry.
Where this goes wrong
A tool that is really a household appliance may leave 8467. Blenders and food processors sit in Chapter 85, and the rate difference is substantial.
Inputs and assumptions
| Item | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Duty rate source | USITC HTS, release 2026HTSRev22 | Read at build time from the official schedule export. The general rate column. |
| Rate range in this category | Free–4.5% across 13 lines | The spread within one product category is the reason a category average is not usable. |
| MPF | 0.3464% of entered value, min $34.58, max $670.86 | CBP User Fee Table, FY2027. The ad valorem rate is statutory; the floor and cap are adjusted each October. |
| HMF | 0.125% of entered value, ocean cargo only | CBP User Fee Table. Not charged on air freight. |
| Customs value | Transaction value, normally the price paid for the goods | Freight and insurance are not part of US customs value, unlike CIF jurisdictions. |
Questions this page answers
Do power tool parts pay the same rate as the tools?
Not always. 8467 separates tools with a self-contained electric motor from other tools, and separates tools from parts. A shipment of tools plus spare armatures and switches is not one line.
Is every powered workshop item in 8467?
No. Blenders and food processors are household appliances in Chapter 85, and the rate difference against 8467 is substantial.
Does this estimate include anti-dumping duty?
No. Anti-dumping and countervailing duty are case-specific and can exceed every other layer combined, so they are outside the estimate by design. The calculator covers base duty, the Section 301 and 232 layers you enter, the merchandise processing fee and the harbor maintenance fee.
Data release: 2026HTSRev22. Content as of November 10, 2026. Found an error? Tell us and it gets corrected.