Find HS Code and trade information for handle grip

Handle Grip

A handle grip is a component attached to the handle of a tool, weapon, or other object to provide a more secure and comfortable hold, enhancing control and reducing slippage. They are designed with various materials and textures to suit different applications and user preferences.

Materials

Handle grips are constructed from a wide range of materials, each offering distinct properties:

• Wood: Traditional and aesthetically pleasing, offering good comfort and a natural feel. Commonly used in knives, firearms, and tools. Variations include hardwoods like rosewood, walnut, and maple, and softer woods like birch.
• Plastic: Durable, water-resistant, and often less expensive than wood. Common plastics include polypropylene, nylon, and ABS. Textured plastics provide improved grip.
• Rubber: Offers excellent grip, shock absorption, and comfort. Often used on tools, bicycles, and firearms. Variations include hard rubber, soft rubber, and textured rubber compounds.
• Metal: Provides high durability and a secure feel. Often used on tools requiring significant force. Common metals include aluminum, stainless steel, and brass. Often paired with texturing or coatings for improved grip.
• Composite Materials: Combine multiple materials for enhanced properties. Examples include G10 (fiberglass resin composite), Micarta (composite of linen, resin, and pigment), and carbon fiber composites, offering high strength, durability, and resistance to environmental factors.
• Leather: Provides a comfortable and traditional grip, often used on knives, swords, and some tools. Requires maintenance to prevent degradation.

Purpose & Function

The primary functions of a handle grip are to:

• Enhance Control: Improve the user's ability to manipulate the object accurately and effectively.
• Reduce Slippage: Prevent the hand from slipping during use, especially in wet or oily conditions.
• Improve Comfort: Reduce fatigue and strain during prolonged use.
• Absorb Shock & Vibration: Minimize the impact of jarring forces on the hand, increasing comfort and reducing the risk of injury.
• Provide Protection: Shield the hand from sharp edges or extreme temperatures.

Usage Scenarios

Handle grips are used in a diverse range of applications:

• Knives: Provide a secure and comfortable hold for cutting, slicing, and other tasks.
• Firearms: Enhance control, reduce recoil, and improve accuracy.
• Tools (hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches): Provide a secure and comfortable hold for applying force.
• Bicycles: Provide a comfortable and secure hold on handlebars.
• Sports Equipment (tennis rackets, baseball bats): Enhance control and comfort.
• Walking Sticks & Canes: Provide a secure and comfortable hold for stability and support.

Common Types

• Anatomical Grips: Shaped to conform to the natural contours of the hand, providing a more comfortable and secure hold.
• Textured Grips: Feature raised patterns or ridges to improve grip.
• Wrap Grips: Made of materials like cord or leather wrapped around the handle.
• Overmolded Grips: A layer of rubber or plastic is molded over a rigid handle.
• Scale Grips: Two separate pieces of material attached to either side of the handle.
• Hollow Grips: Have a cavity inside, reducing weight.

Based on the provided information, the classification of “handle grip” requires careful consideration of its material and application. Here's a breakdown of potentially relevant HS codes:

• 8205.51.75.00: This code covers “Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof: Household tools, and parts thereof: Other”. The two-digit sections represent:

  • 82: Tools, implements, cutlery, hand tools, and articles thereof.
  • 05: Handtools (including glass cutters), pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or nonelectric motor.
  • 51: Other handtools.
  • 75: Household tools.
  • This code applies if the handle grip is part of a household handtool. The total tax rate is 58.7% (3.7% base tariff, 25.0% additional tariff, and 30.0% additional tariff after April 2, 2025).

• 8205.59.55.60: This code covers “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: Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof: Other: Of iron or steel Other (including parts)”. The two-digit sections represent:

  • 82: Tools, implements, cutlery, hand tools, and articles thereof.
  • 05: Handtools (including glass cutters), pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or nonelectric motor.
  • 59: Other handtools.
  • This code applies if the handle grip is part of a handtool not specifically classified elsewhere and is made of iron or steel. The total tax rate is 60.3% (5.3% base tariff, 25.0% additional tariff, and 30.0% additional tariff after April 2, 2025).

• 3926.30.10.00: This code covers “Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Fittings for furniture, coachwork or the like: Handles and knobs”. The two-digit sections represent:

  • 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
  • 26: Other articles of plastics.
  • 30: Fittings for furniture, coachwork or the like.
  • This code applies if the handle grip is made of plastic and is used as a fitting for furniture or coachwork. The total tax rate is 44.0% (6.5% base tariff, 7.5% additional tariff, and 30.0% additional tariff after April 2, 2025).

• 3926.90.99.89: This code covers “Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Other Other”. The two-digit sections represent:

  • 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
  • 26: Other articles of plastics.
  • 90: Other.
  • This code applies if the handle grip is made of plastic and doesn't fall into a more specific category. The total tax rate is 42.8% (5.3% base tariff, 7.5% additional tariff, and 30.0% additional tariff after April 2, 2025).

• 4203.40.60.00: This code covers “Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather: Other clothing accessories: Other”. The two-digit sections represent:

  • 42: Articles of leather or of composition leather.
  • 03: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories.
  • 40: Other clothing accessories.
  • This code applies if the handle grip is made of leather and is used as a clothing accessory. The total tax rate is 55.0% (0.0% base tariff, 25.0% additional tariff, and 30.0% additional tariff after April 2, 2025).

According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'handle grip' are limited, with only the following 6 found.

It is important to determine the material composition of the handle grip to select the correct HS code.