| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8201906000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8201406080 | Doc | 61.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8205593010 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8205593080 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8206000000 | Doc | The rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject t+30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8308909000 | Doc | 57.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7326908688 | Doc | 82.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Wedge
A wedge is a simple machine, a triangular-shaped tool, and a fundamental form used in numerous applications across various fields. Its primary function is to separate, split, tighten, secure, or elevate objects or materials by applying force to a narrow edge.
Material
Wedges are constructed from a variety of materials, selected based on the intended application and the forces involved. Common materials include:
- Metal: Steel, iron, and other alloys are frequently used for heavy-duty applications requiring high strength and durability, such as splitting wood or securing large components.
- Wood: Historically and still commonly used for splitting wood, particularly softer wood types.
- Plastic: Employed in lighter-duty applications where corrosion resistance or electrical insulation is needed.
- Stone: Utilized in masonry and construction for securing stones or creating precise angles.
- Ceramic: Used in specialized applications requiring high hardness and resistance to wear.
Purpose & Function
The core principle behind a wedge’s function is converting a force applied to its broad end into a greater force acting perpendicularly to the narrow edge. This is achieved through the geometry of the wedge; a smaller force over a larger distance is converted into a larger force over a smaller distance. The mechanical advantage of a wedge is determined by the angle of its edge; a narrower angle provides greater mechanical advantage but requires a greater distance to be driven.
Usage Scenarios
- Splitting: Wood splitting is a classic example. The wedge is driven into the wood, forcing it apart.
- Fastening: Wedges are used to secure objects in place, such as door wedges to prevent doors from closing, or shims to level uneven surfaces.
- Elevating: Used in lifting heavy objects by driving them under the object to raise it incrementally.
- Cutting: Axe heads and chisels utilize wedge-shaped designs to concentrate force and sever materials.
- Construction: Used in masonry to adjust stone positioning and create tight fits.
- Manufacturing: Used in various clamping and positioning applications.
Common Types
- Wood Splitting Wedges: Typically made of hardened steel, often with a flared shape for increased splitting force. Variations include straight wedges, fishtail wedges (for stubborn wood), and splitting mauls (which combine a wedge shape with a heavy head).
- Door Wedges: Usually made of wood, rubber, or plastic, designed to prevent doors from closing.
- Shim Wedges: Thin, tapered pieces of wood, metal, or plastic used to level surfaces or fill gaps.
- Leveling Wedges: Used in tile installation and other applications requiring precise leveling.
- Chisel Wedges: Hardened steel wedges driven into chisels to split materials.
- Locking Wedges: Used in securing components in machinery or construction.
- Adjusting Wedges: Used in precision machinery for fine adjustments.
Based on the provided reference material, the following HS codes may be relevant to “wedge”:
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8201906000: This HS code falls under Chapter 82, which covers “Other handtools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry, and parts thereof.” Specifically, it covers “Other” handtools. The tax rate details indicate a base tariff of 0.0%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and an additional tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 55.0%.
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8205593010: This HS code is categorized under Chapter 82, covering “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.” It specifically refers to “Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof: Other: Crowbars, track tools and wedges, and parts thereof Crowbars”. The tax rate details show a base tariff of 0.0%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and an additional tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 55.0%.
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8205593080: This HS code also falls under Chapter 82, covering “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.” It specifically refers to “Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof: Other: Crowbars, track tools and wedges, and parts thereof Other”. The tax rate details show a base tariff of 0.0%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and an additional tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 55.0%.
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7326908688: This HS code is categorized under Chapter 73, covering “Other articles of iron or steel: Other: Other: Other Other”. The tax rate details indicate a base tariff of 2.9%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and an additional tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 82.9%. The reference material also notes that steel and aluminum products are subject to an additional tariff of 25%.