Find HS Code and trade information for heavy hammer

Heavy Hammer

A heavy hammer is a hand tool used for driving, shaping, or breaking materials with force. It is characterized by a substantial weight in its head, typically ranging from several pounds to over 20 pounds, and is swung to deliver a concentrated impact.

Material

The head of a heavy hammer is most commonly made of steel, often alloyed with other metals like carbon to increase hardness and durability. The handle is traditionally crafted from wood, particularly hickory, ash, or maple, chosen for their strength and ability to absorb shock. Modern hammers increasingly utilize handles made of fiberglass or composite materials for enhanced durability and reduced vibration.

Purpose

The primary purpose of a heavy hammer is to apply a significant force to an object. This force can be used for a variety of tasks including:

• Demolition: Breaking concrete, rock, or other rigid materials.
• Driving: Driving posts, stakes, or other objects into the ground or other surfaces.
• Forging: Shaping metal through repeated impacts.
• Construction: General construction tasks requiring forceful impacts.
• Stone Working: Splitting or shaping stone.

Function

The function of a heavy hammer relies on the principles of momentum and impact force. The user swings the hammer, building momentum, and then directs that momentum into the target. The weight of the head, combined with the swing speed, determines the magnitude of the impact force. The handle provides leverage and allows the user to maximize the force applied.

Usage Scenarios

• Construction Sites: Used for demolition, driving piles, and general framing.
• Road Construction: Breaking pavement and compacting materials.
• Metalworking Shops: Forging and shaping metal.
• Mining & Quarrying: Splitting rock and preparing stone.
• Home Renovation: Demolition of walls or structures (requires appropriate safety precautions).

Common Types

• Sledgehammer: Characterized by a long handle and a large, flat head on both ends. Used for heavy demolition and driving tasks.
• Blacksmith's Hammer: Designed for forging metal, with a variety of head shapes tailored to specific shaping operations.
• Rock Hammer (Geological Hammer): Typically has a pointed end for breaking rock samples and a flat end for general use.
• Club Hammer (Engineer's Hammer): Features a shorter handle and a double-faced head, used for driving stakes or chisels.
• Demolition Hammer: Specifically designed for heavy demolition work, often with specialized head designs for increased impact force.

Heavy hammers fall under the classification of handtools. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes based on the provided information:

• 8205206000: This HS code covers handtools, specifically hammers and sledge hammers, and parts thereof, with heads over 1.5 kg each. The two-digit sections represent:

  • 82: Handtools, including glass cutters.
  • 05: 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.
  • 20: Hammers and sledge hammers, and parts thereof.
  • 60: With heads over 1.5 kg each.

• 8205595560: This HS code covers other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof, specifically of iron or steel. The two-digit sections represent:

  • 82: Handtools, including glass cutters.
  • 05: 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.
  • 55: Of iron or steel Other (including parts).

Regarding HS code 8205206000, please note that the weight of the hammer head is a critical factor in determining the correct classification. If the head weighs over 1.5 kg, this HS code applies. If it weighs 1.5 kg or less, HS code 8205595560 may be more appropriate.