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Hammers

Hammers are hand tools used for driving nails, fitting a more closely, shaping metal, and breaking objects. They consist of a weighted head fixed to a handle. The head is typically made of steel, though other materials are used for specialized purposes. The handle is often made of wood, fiberglass, or metal.

Material

• Steel: The most common material for hammer heads, offering durability and strength. Alloy steels are frequently used to enhance properties like hardness and resistance to corrosion.
• Wood (typically Hickory): Traditional handle material, known for shock absorption and comfortable grip. Requires maintenance to prevent cracking or splintering.
• Fiberglass: Offers good durability, weather resistance, and reduced vibration compared to steel handles.
• Metal (Steel/Aluminum): Used for some specialized hammers, providing high strength and durability, but can transmit more vibration.
• Rubber/Plastic: Used for softer-faced hammers designed to avoid damaging surfaces.

Purpose

• Driving Fasteners: Primarily used to drive nails, brads, and other fasteners into wood or other materials.
• Demolition: Used for breaking objects like concrete, drywall, or tile.
• Shaping Metal: Used in metalworking for tasks like bending, forming, and riveting.
• Assembly: Used for fitting parts together, often in conjunction with other tools.

Function

The primary function of a hammer relies on kinetic energy. The user swings the hammer, imparting force to the head. Upon impact, this force is transferred to the target, achieving the desired result (driving a nail, breaking a surface, etc.). The weight of the hammer head and the length of the handle contribute to the amount of force generated. Longer handles provide greater leverage and force but require more space for swinging.

Usage Scenarios

• Construction: Framing, roofing, general carpentry.
• Demolition: Removing structures, breaking up concrete.
• Metalworking: Shaping, bending, and joining metal components.
• Home Repair: Hanging pictures, assembling furniture, minor repairs.
• Automotive: Body work, removing parts.

Common Types

• Claw Hammer: The most common type, featuring a curved claw for removing nails. Variations include curved claw (more leverage for nail removal) and straight claw (better for demolition).
• Ball-Peen Hammer: Used in metalworking for shaping and riveting. Features a rounded end (the peen) opposite the striking face.
• Sledgehammer: Heavy hammer with a long handle, used for demolition and driving stakes.
• Rubber Mallet: Features a rubber head, used for tasks where damaging surfaces must be avoided.
• Framing Hammer: Heavier claw hammer designed for framing construction, often with a waffle face to prevent slipping.
• Drywall Hammer: Specialized claw hammer with a crowned face and a notch for setting drywall screws.
• Club Hammer/Pin Hammer: Short-handled hammer used for driving chisels and punches.
• Tack Hammer: Small hammer with a long, thin head, used for upholstery and woodworking.

Hammers fall under the category of other handtools used in agriculture, horticulture, or forestry, and parts thereof.

Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided information:

• 8201906000: This HS code specifically covers “Other handtools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry, and parts thereof: Other”.
  • 82: Chapter 82 refers to “Tools, implements, cutlery, hand tools, blades, etc.”
  • 01: Heading 01 indicates “Hand tools, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-operating mechanisms”.
  • 90: Subheading 90 specifies “Other”.
  • 60: Further specifies “Other”.

Tax Rate Details:

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