| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8204120000 | Doc | 64.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Adjustable Wrench
An adjustable wrench, also known as a crescent wrench, is a versatile hand tool used to tighten or loosen nuts and bolts. Its primary characteristic is a movable jaw, allowing it to accommodate fasteners of varying sizes.
Material
Typically manufactured from steel alloys, specifically carbon steel or chrome vanadium steel, for strength and durability. Jaws are often coated with chrome for corrosion resistance. Handles may be coated with plastic or rubber for grip and comfort.
Purpose
The adjustable wrench is designed for general-purpose fastening and loosening of nuts, bolts, and other similarly shaped fasteners. It is particularly useful when a specific size of wrench is not available or when dealing with fasteners of unusual sizes.
Function
The wrench functions through the adjustment of the movable jaw. A screw mechanism controls the distance between the fixed and movable jaws, allowing the user to clamp onto fasteners of different diameters. The jaws are designed with knurled surfaces to provide grip. Leverage is applied to the handle to generate torque.
Usage Scenarios
- Plumbing: Tightening or loosening pipe fittings.
- Automotive Repair: Working on various automotive components.
- Household Repairs: General maintenance and assembly tasks.
- Construction: Adjusting fasteners during assembly and disassembly.
- Emergency Situations: Useful when a complete set of wrenches isn't available.
Common Types
- Standard Adjustable Wrench: The most common type, featuring a 'C'-shaped head and a knurled adjustment screw. Sizes are typically measured in inches (e.g., 6", 8", 10", 12").
- Coated Adjustable Wrench: Features a plastic or rubber coating on the handle for improved grip and comfort.
- Chrome Vanadium Adjustable Wrench: Constructed from chrome vanadium steel for increased strength and durability.
- Right-Angle Adjustable Wrench: Designed with a bent handle for increased leverage in tight spaces.
- Self-Adjusting Adjustable Wrench: Automatically adjusts to the size of the fastener. (Less common, often ratchet-based).
Hand-operated spanners and wrenches, including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches; socket wrenches, with or without handles, drives or extensions; base metal parts thereof are covered under this classification. Specifically, adjustable wrenches, and parts thereof, fall under this category.
Here are the relevant HS codes:
- 8204120000: This HS code covers hand-operated spanners and wrenches, and parts thereof: Adjustable, and parts thereof.
- 82: Chapter 82 – Tools, implements, cutlery, hand tools, and articles of cutlery. This chapter generally covers a wide range of hand tools.
- 04: Heading 04 – Hand-operated spanners and wrenches. This heading specifically focuses on tools used for tightening or loosening fasteners by hand.
- 12: Subheading 12 – Adjustable, and parts thereof. This further narrows down the classification to adjustable wrenches and their component parts.
Tax Rate Details:
- Basic tariff rate: 9.0%
- Additional tariff: 25.0%
- Additional tariff after April 2, 2025: 30.0%
- Total tariff rate: 64.0%