| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8205592000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8205595560 | Doc | 60.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8204110060 | Doc | 64.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8204110030 | Doc | 64.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8467290090 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8467895090 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8487900080 | Doc | 83.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8487900040 | Doc | 58.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Riveting Gun Head
A riveting gun head, also known as a rivet head or bucking head, is a component used in conjunction with a riveting gun to form rivets, creating strong, permanent mechanical joints. It serves as the interface between the riveting gun and the rivet being formed. The specific design and material of the head depend on the type of rivet and the application.
Material:
- Steel: Most common material, offering durability and strength. Alloy steels are frequently used for higher strength applications.
- Aluminum: Used for softer rivets, typically in applications where weight reduction is important, such as aircraft construction.
- Titanium: Employed in specialized applications demanding high strength-to-weight ratios and corrosion resistance.
Purpose:
The primary purpose of a riveting gun head is to provide a shaped surface to accurately deform the rivet shank, creating the upset head that locks the materials together. It transmits the force from the riveting gun to the rivet, ensuring a consistent and reliable joint.
Function:
The head functions by:
- Supporting the Rivet: Holds the rivet in place during the upsetting process.
- Applying Force: Transfers the force from the riveting gun to the rivet shank, causing it to expand and fill the hole.
- Forming the Head: Shapes the upset head of the rivet, creating the locking feature.
- Providing Alignment: Ensures the rivet is properly aligned during the forming process.
Usage Scenarios:
Riveting gun heads are used in a wide variety of applications, including:
- Aerospace: Fastening aircraft structures, including aluminum and composite materials.
- Automotive: Joining sheet metal components in vehicle bodies.
- Construction: Securing metal roofing, siding, and structural components.
- Sheet Metal Fabrication: Joining various sheet metal parts in manufacturing processes.
- Electronics: Fastening components in electronic enclosures.
- DIY and Repair: Commonly used for home repairs, crafting, and general fastening tasks.
Common Types:
Riveting gun heads are categorized based on the rivet type and the specific forming process.
- Standard Head: A general-purpose head used for most common rivets.
- Universal Head: Designed to accommodate a wider range of rivet sizes and types.
- Flush Head: Creates a flush surface, often used for aesthetic purposes or where aerodynamic smoothness is required.
- Countersunk Head: Forms a countersunk rivet, providing a low-profile joint.
- Button Head: Creates a rounded head, offering a decorative or protective feature.
- Offset Head: Used for applications where access is limited or a specific head shape is required.
- Long Reach Head: Designed for reaching rivets in confined spaces.
- Bulb Head: Creates a larger head for increased bearing surface.
- Driven Head: Used with pneumatic or hydraulic riveting tools.
Based on the provided information, a riveting gun head falls under the category of tools for working in the hand, potentially with self-contained electric or nonelectric motor, or other tools. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes:
- 8467290090: Tools for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or nonelectric motor, and parts thereof: With self-contained electric or nonelectric motor: Other Other. This code covers tools with their own power source, and if the riveting gun head is self-contained (battery-powered or electric), this is a potential match. The total tax rate is 37.5% (0.0% basic tariff, 7.5% additional tariff, and 30% additional tariff after April 2, 2025).
- 8467895090: Tools for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or nonelectric motor, and parts thereof: Other tools: Other: Other Other. If the riveting gun head is a manual tool (not self-powered), this code applies. The total tax rate is 37.5% (0.0% basic tariff, 7.5% additional tariff, and 30% additional tariff after April 2, 2025).
- 8487900080: Machinery parts, not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, and not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter: Other Other. If the riveting gun head is considered a part of a larger machine and does not have electrical components, this code might be applicable. The total tax rate is 83.9% (3.9% basic tariff, 25.0% additional tariff, and 30% additional tariff after April 2, 2025, plus a 25% additional tariff for steel or aluminum products).
It is important to determine whether the riveting gun head is self-powered or a manual tool, and whether it is considered a part of a larger machine, to select the correct HS code.