Find HS Code and trade information for crowbar

Crowbar

A crowbar is a common hand tool used for prying, levering, and forcing objects apart. It is typically made of a metal lever with a curved end, often with a claw or V-shaped notch at one or both ends.

Material:

• Steel: The most common material, offering high strength and durability. Alloy steels (like manganese steel) are frequently used for increased toughness.
• Forged Steel: Provides greater strength compared to cast steel, often used in heavier-duty crowbars.
• Coatings: Some crowbars have coatings (like powder coating or zinc plating) to resist corrosion.

Purpose:

• Demolition: Used to separate boards, nails, and other construction materials.
• Prying: Lifting or separating objects that are stuck together.
• Leverage: Applying force to move heavy objects or bend materials.
• Opening: Can be used to open crates, barrels, or other containers (though not typically its primary function).
• Emergency Tool: Used in rescue situations for forced entry or to move debris.

Function:

The crowbar functions based on the principle of leverage. The curved end acts as the fulcrum, the handle provides the effort arm, and the object being pried is the load arm. A longer handle provides greater leverage, requiring less force to move a heavier load. The claw end is designed to grip nails or other small objects, providing a point of force for pulling or prying.

Usage Scenarios:

• Construction/Renovation: Removing flooring, walls, roofing, and other building components.
• Demolition Work: Breaking apart structures or materials.
• Rescue Operations: Forcing doors or windows open, moving debris to access trapped individuals.
• Automotive Repair: Prying apart components or separating stuck parts.
• General Maintenance: Various prying and levering tasks around the home or workplace.

Common Types:

• Flat Bar Crowbar: Features a flat, straight end. Suitable for general prying and leverage tasks.
• Claw Bar: Has a curved claw at one end for gripping and pulling nails. Often used in carpentry and demolition.
• Pry Bar: A more general term, often referring to heavier-duty crowbars with a curved end.
• Wonder Bar: A specialized type of pry bar with a rolled steel head and a curved end, designed for demolition and prying. Often has a nail puller notch.
• Goose Neck Bar: Features a curved neck, allowing for access to tight spaces.
• Wrecking Bar: A heavier, more robust crowbar designed for demolition work.

Crowbars are hand tools used for prying, lifting, or separating objects. They are commonly used in construction, demolition, and general maintenance.

The following HS codes are relevant to crowbars, based on the provided information:

• 8205.59.30.10: This HS code falls under Chapter 82, which covers handtools. Specifically, it covers handtools not elsewhere specified or included, and further specifies “Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof: Other: Crowbars, track tools and wedges, and parts thereof Crowbars”.

  • 82: Handtools, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-operating mechanisms.
  • 05: Handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included; blow torches and similar self-contained torches; vises, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machine tools or water-jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand- or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks; base metal parts thereof.
  • 59: Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof.
  • 30: Crowbars, track tools and wedges, and parts thereof.
  • 10: Crowbars.

• 8205.59.30.80: This HS code also falls under Chapter 82, covering handtools not elsewhere specified or included, and further specifies “Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof: Other: Crowbars, track tools and wedges, and parts thereof Other”.

  • 82: Handtools, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-operating mechanisms.
  • 05: Handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included; blow torches and similar self-contained torches; vises, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machine tools or water-jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand- or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks; base metal parts thereof.
  • 59: Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof.
  • 30: Crowbars, track tools and wedges, and parts thereof.
  • 80: Other.

Tax Information:

Both HS codes 8205.59.30.10 and 8205.59.30.80 have the following tax details:

• Basic Tariff: 0.0%
• Additional Tariff: 25.0%
• Tariff after April 2, 2025: 30.0%
• Total Tariff: 55.0%

Important Note:

According to the provided reference material, the total tariff for both HS codes is 55.0% currently, and will increase to 55.0% after April 2, 2025.