HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8203.10 – Tools, hand; files, rasps and similar tools
HS code 8203.10 is the 6-digit subheading for tools, hand, files, rasps and similar tools. It is used for flat files, half-round files, round files, square files and triangular files.
What HS 8203.10 covers
This HS code covers hand-operated files, rasps, and similar abrasive tools used for shaping, smoothing, and removing material from surfaces, predominantly metal and wood. These tools are indispensable in a multitude of sectors, including metalworking, woodworking, automotive repair, jewelry making, and general fabrication. Importers typically include hardware distributors, industrial suppliers, and specialized craft supply stores, catering to both professional trades and hobbyists. Exporters are often traditional tool manufacturers with deep expertise in metallurgy and abrasive design, ensuring the quality and longevity of their products. Key considerations for trade involve the tool's cut type (e.g., single-cut, double-cut, rasp), shape (e.g., flat, round, half-round), and the material it's designed to work on, which dictates its abrasive properties.
- Covers
- Flat files
- Half-round files
- Round files
- Square files
- Triangular files
- Wood rasps
- Needle files
- Riffler files
- Examples
- Nicholson Files
- Bahco Ergo Files
- Grobet Swiss Pattern Files
- Stanley Wood Rasps
Codes often confused with 8203.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with abrasive products of Chapter 68 (e.g., grinding wheels) if not clearly hand-operated files or rasps, or with power tool accessories if designed for machine use.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 820310, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 820310 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $72M 22% of world exports
- 2 Germany $52M 16% of world exports
- 3 India $38M 12% of world exports
World total: $328M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $35M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $29M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $15M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $315M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 8203.10 2
Brazil splits HS 8203.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 82.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8203.10
What is HS code 820310?
HS code 820310 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tools, hand; files, rasps and similar tools. This HS code covers hand-operated files, rasps, and similar abrasive tools used for shaping, smoothing, and removing material from surfaces, predominantly metal and wood. These tools are indispensable in a multitude of sectors, including metalworking, woodworking, automotive repair, jewelry making, and general fabrication. Importers typically include hardware distributors, industrial suppliers, and specialized craft supply stores, catering to both professional trades and hobbyists. Exporters are often traditional tool manufacturers with deep expertise in metallurgy and abrasive design, ensuring the quality and longevity of their products. Key considerations for trade involve the tool's cut type (e.g., single-cut, double-cut, rasp), shape (e.g., flat, round, half-round), and the material it's designed to work on, which dictates its abrasive properties.
What products fall under HS code 820310?
Flat files, half-round files, round files, square files, triangular files, wood rasps, needle files, riffler files
What are common misclassifications for HS code 820310?
Can be confused with abrasive products of Chapter 68 (e.g., grinding wheels) if not clearly hand-operated files or rasps, or with power tool accessories if designed for machine use.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 820310?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 820310 in UN Comtrade data were China ($72M, 22% of world exports), Germany ($52M) and India ($38M). World exports came to about $328M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 820310?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 820310 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($35M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($29M) and the Netherlands ($15M). World imports came to about $315M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 820310 structured?
HS code 820310 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (82) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 820310?
Brazil splits HS code 820310 into 2 NCM codes: 8203.10.10 (Files and rasps), 8203.10.90 (Tools similar to files and rasps). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.