HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8204.12 – Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), adjustable
HS code 8204.12 is the 6-digit subheading for tools, hand, hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), adjustable. It is used for adjustable wrenches (Crescent wrenches), pipe wrenches, monkey wrenches, adjustable torque wrenches and spud wrenches.
What HS 8204.12 covers
This HS code covers adjustable, hand-operated spanners and wrenches, including adjustable torque meter wrenches, which feature a movable jaw mechanism to fit various sizes of nuts and bolts. These tools are highly versatile and widely utilized in plumbing, automotive repair, general maintenance, and DIY tasks where a full set of fixed wrenches might be impractical or unavailable. Importers range from large hardware chains and industrial suppliers to specialized trade retailers, reflecting the broad utility of these tools. Exporters are typically established tool manufacturers known for producing durable and reliable adjustable mechanisms that withstand rigorous use. Key features influencing trade include the tool's jaw capacity, the smoothness and reliability of its adjustment mechanism, and robust construction to ensure it can withstand high torque applications without slippage or damage.
- Covers
- Adjustable wrenches (Crescent wrenches)
- Pipe wrenches
- Monkey wrenches
- Adjustable torque wrenches
- Spud wrenches
- Basin wrenches
- Adjustable hook wrenches
- Examples
- Crescent Adjustable Wrenches
- Ridgid Pipe Wrenches
- Bahco Adjustable Wrenches
- Stanley Adjustable Wrenches
Codes often confused with 8204.12
Common mistake. Often confused with non-adjustable wrenches (820411) due to similar function, but the adjustable feature is the key differentiator for this classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 820412, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 820412 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 $410M 56% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$65M 8.9% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $49M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $734M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $137M 21% of world imports
- 2 Canada $28M 4.3% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $25M 3.8% of world imports
World total: $656M 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 8204.12
Brazil does not split HS 8204.12: its NCM code is 8204.12.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 82.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8204.12
What is HS code 820412?
HS code 820412 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), adjustable. This HS code covers adjustable, hand-operated spanners and wrenches, including adjustable torque meter wrenches, which feature a movable jaw mechanism to fit various sizes of nuts and bolts. These tools are highly versatile and widely utilized in plumbing, automotive repair, general maintenance, and DIY tasks where a full set of fixed wrenches might be impractical or unavailable. Importers range from large hardware chains and industrial suppliers to specialized trade retailers, reflecting the broad utility of these tools. Exporters are typically established tool manufacturers known for producing durable and reliable adjustable mechanisms that withstand rigorous use. Key features influencing trade include the tool's jaw capacity, the smoothness and reliability of its adjustment mechanism, and robust construction to ensure it can withstand high torque applications without slippage or damage.
What products fall under HS code 820412?
Adjustable wrenches (Crescent wrenches), pipe wrenches, monkey wrenches, adjustable torque wrenches, spud wrenches, basin wrenches, adjustable hook wrenches
What are common misclassifications for HS code 820412?
Often confused with non-adjustable wrenches (820411) due to similar function, but the adjustable feature is the key differentiator for this classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 820412?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 820412 in UN Comtrade data were China ($410M, 56% of world exports), Taiwan (about $65M) and Germany ($49M). World exports came to about $734M, 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 820412?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 820412 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($137M, 21% of world imports), Canada ($28M) and the United Kingdom ($25M). World imports came to about $656M, 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 820412 structured?
HS code 820412 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (82) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 820412?
In Brazil, HS code 820412 is NCM 8204.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.