HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8203.40 – Tools, hand; pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools
HS code 8203.40 is the 6-digit subheading for tools, hand, pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools. It is used for manual pipe cutters, tube cutters, bolt croppers (large), heavy-duty rebar cutters and sheet metal punches.
What HS 8203.40 covers
This diverse HS code encompasses hand tools for specific heavy-duty cutting, shaping, and hole-making tasks, primarily in construction, plumbing, and fabrication. It includes pipe cutters for plumbing and HVAC, bolt croppers for security and demolition, and perforating punches for sheet metal work. These tools are vital for professionals requiring robust solutions for tough materials. Importers are typically industrial suppliers, construction equipment distributors, and specialized trade retailers. Exporters are often manufacturers renowned for producing durable, high-performance tools capable of handling demanding applications. Key considerations for trade include the tool's cutting or punching capacity, its material compatibility (e.g., copper, steel, plastic), and the precision of its mechanism, ensuring efficient and accurate results in challenging environments.
- Covers
- Manual pipe cutters
- Tube cutters
- Bolt croppers (large)
- Heavy-duty rebar cutters
- Sheet metal punches
- Leather punches
- Gasket punches
- Conduit benders (manual)
- Examples
- Ridgid Pipe Cutters
- Knipex Bolt Croppers
- Greenlee Punches
- Rothenberger Tube Cutters
Codes often confused with 8203.40
Common mistake. Can be confused with power-operated versions of these tools (Chapter 84) or with general-purpose cutting tools if their specific heavy-duty function isn't clear.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 820340, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 820340 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% 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 $62M 22% of world exports
- 2 Germany $43M 15% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$34M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $278M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $73M 22% of world imports
- 2 Germany $29M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $18M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $337M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 code for 8203.40
Brazil does not split HS 8203.40: its NCM code is 8203.40.00.
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 8203.40
What is HS code 820340?
HS code 820340 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tools, hand; pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools. This diverse HS code encompasses hand tools for specific heavy-duty cutting, shaping, and hole-making tasks, primarily in construction, plumbing, and fabrication. It includes pipe cutters for plumbing and HVAC, bolt croppers for security and demolition, and perforating punches for sheet metal work. These tools are vital for professionals requiring robust solutions for tough materials. Importers are typically industrial suppliers, construction equipment distributors, and specialized trade retailers. Exporters are often manufacturers renowned for producing durable, high-performance tools capable of handling demanding applications. Key considerations for trade include the tool's cutting or punching capacity, its material compatibility (e.g., copper, steel, plastic), and the precision of its mechanism, ensuring efficient and accurate results in challenging environments.
What products fall under HS code 820340?
Manual pipe cutters, tube cutters, bolt croppers (large), heavy-duty rebar cutters, sheet metal punches, leather punches, gasket punches, conduit benders (manual)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 820340?
Can be confused with power-operated versions of these tools (Chapter 84) or with general-purpose cutting tools if their specific heavy-duty function isn't clear.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 820340?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 820340 in UN Comtrade data were China ($62M, 22% of world exports), Germany ($43M) and Taiwan (about $34M). World exports came to about $278M, 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 820340?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 820340 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($73M, 22% of world imports), Germany ($29M) and Thailand ($18M). World imports came to about $337M, 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 820340 structured?
HS code 820340 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 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 820340?
In Brazil, HS code 820340 is NCM 8203.40.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.