Find HS Code and trade information for hand twist drill set

Hand Twist Drill Set

A hand twist drill set is a manually operated tool used for creating holes in materials like wood, plastic, and soft metals. It relies on human power to rotate a drill bit and bore through the workpiece.

Material:

• Drill Frame: Typically constructed from steel or cast iron for durability. Older sets may utilize wood for the frame.
• Drill Bit: High-carbon steel is common, although specialized bits for different materials (e.g., titanium-coated for harder metals) exist.
• Handle: Often wood, plastic, or composite materials, designed for comfortable grip and leverage.
• Crank/Spindle: Steel.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of a hand twist drill set is to create precisely sized holes. It is used in situations where power tools are impractical, unavailable, or undesirable due to noise, portability concerns, or the need for fine control.

Function:

The set functions through the following mechanism:

1. A hand crank rotates a spindle.
2. The spindle is connected to a chuck that securely holds the drill bit.
3. As the crank is turned, the drill bit rotates.
4. Downward pressure is applied to the drill, causing it to bore into the material.
5. The feed rate (speed of drilling) is controlled by the user.

Usage Scenarios:

• Woodworking: Creating pilot holes for screws, joining wood pieces, detailed work where precision is paramount.
• Model Making: Drilling small, accurate holes in plastic, wood, or other model-building materials.
• Crafts: Various DIY projects requiring hole creation.
• Repair Work: Small repairs where a power tool is inconvenient or overkill.
• Primitive Technology/Bushcraft: Creating holes without electricity.

Common Types/Components:

• Brace & Bit: The most common configuration. The brace is the U-shaped frame with a crank, and the bit is the actual drilling tool. Bits are typically interchangeable.
• Bit Types:
  • Auger Bits: Used for wood, create large diameter holes quickly. Have a screw-like tip for pulling the bit through the material.
  • Twist Bits: Versatile for wood, plastic, and softer metals. Come in various sizes.
  • Spade Bits: For wood, create flat-bottomed holes.
  • Countersink Bits: Create conical holes for countersunk screws.
• Chuck: The mechanism that holds the drill bit. Some braces have adjustable chucks for different bit sizes, while others require specific bit sizes.
• Depth Stop: A component that limits the depth of the hole being drilled.
• Handle Variations: Straight handles, crank handles, T-handles, and ratchet handles offer different levels of leverage and control.
• Sets: Often sold in sets containing a brace, a variety of bits, and sometimes a depth stop or other accessories.

Hand twist drill sets fall under tools used for drilling, threading, or tapping, and are often sold as retail sets. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes based on the provided information:

• 8205100000: This HS code covers handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included, blow torches, vises, clamps, anvils, portable forges, and hand- or pedal-operated grinding wheels. It specifically includes drilling, threading, or tapping tools, and parts thereof. This is a broad category that could encompass a hand twist drill set if it doesn’t fall under a more specific classification.

  • 82: Tools, implements, cutlery, hand tools, and articles of cutlery.
  • 05: Hand tools, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or non-electric motor.
  • 100000: This further specifies the category as covering the items listed in the description. The basic duty is 6.2%, with an additional tariff of 25.0% currently, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 61.2%.

• 8206000000: This HS code is for tools of two or more of headings 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale. Since a hand twist drill set is sold as a retail set containing multiple tools, this is a highly relevant classification.

  • 82: Tools, implements, cutlery, hand tools, and articles of cutlery.
  • 06: Tools of two or more of headings 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale.
  • 000000: This indicates the category covers tools put up in sets for retail sale. The duty rate applicable is the rate of duty applicable to that article in the set, plus an additional tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025.

• 8205598000: This HS code covers other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof, specifically categorized as "Other". If the hand twist drill set doesn't fit neatly into the more specific categories within 8205, this could be applicable.

  • 82: Tools, implements, cutlery, hand tools, and articles of cutlery.
  • 05: Hand tools, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or non-electric motor.
  • 598000: This further specifies the category as covering other handtools and parts thereof. The basic duty is 3.7%, with an additional tariff of 25.0% currently, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 58.7%.

It is important to determine the specific composition of the hand twist drill set to accurately classify it. If the set contains tools falling under different headings (e.g., both drilling and tapping tools), the applicable duty rate will be determined based on the rate applicable to that article in the set (as per HS code 8206000000).