HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8204.20 – Tools, hand; interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles
HS code 8204.20 is the 6-digit subheading for tools, hand, interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles. It is used for standard sockets, deep sockets, impact sockets, spark plug sockets and universal joint sockets.
What HS 8204.20 covers
This HS code covers interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles, which are modular components of socket wrench systems. These sockets are designed to be used with various handles like ratchets, extensions, and breaker bars, offering unparalleled versatility and efficiency in fastening tasks. They are indispensable in automotive repair, heavy machinery maintenance, industrial assembly, and general mechanical work. Importers include automotive parts distributors, industrial tool suppliers, and hardware retailers, catering to professional mechanics and serious DIYers. Exporters are often specialized manufacturers producing high-precision, durable sockets from materials like chrome vanadium or chrome molybdenum steel. Key aspects for trade include drive size (e.g., 1/4", 3/8", 1/2"), socket type (e.g., standard, deep, impact), and material composition, which dictates their strength and longevity.
- Covers
- Standard sockets
- Deep sockets
- Impact sockets
- Spark plug sockets
- Universal joint sockets
- Bit sockets
- Hex sockets
- Torx sockets
- Examples
- Snap-on Sockets
- Craftsman Sockets
- DeWalt Impact Sockets
- Tekton Sockets
Codes often confused with 8204.20
Common mistake. Can be confused with complete socket wrench sets (which might fall under 820411 if the handle is fixed) or with power tool accessories if designed for power impact wrenches.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 820420, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 820420 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 $656M 34% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$621M 32% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $147M 7.6% of world exports
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $449M 26% of world imports
- 2 Germany $139M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 France $76M 4.4% of world imports
World total: $1.7B 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 8204.20
Brazil does not split HS 8204.20: its NCM code is 8204.20.00.
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 8204.20
What is HS code 820420?
HS code 820420 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tools, hand; interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles. This HS code covers interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles, which are modular components of socket wrench systems. These sockets are designed to be used with various handles like ratchets, extensions, and breaker bars, offering unparalleled versatility and efficiency in fastening tasks. They are indispensable in automotive repair, heavy machinery maintenance, industrial assembly, and general mechanical work. Importers include automotive parts distributors, industrial tool suppliers, and hardware retailers, catering to professional mechanics and serious DIYers. Exporters are often specialized manufacturers producing high-precision, durable sockets from materials like chrome vanadium or chrome molybdenum steel. Key aspects for trade include drive size (e.g., 1/4", 3/8", 1/2"), socket type (e.g., standard, deep, impact), and material composition, which dictates their strength and longevity.
What products fall under HS code 820420?
Standard sockets, deep sockets, impact sockets, spark plug sockets, universal joint sockets, bit sockets, hex sockets, Torx sockets
What are common misclassifications for HS code 820420?
Can be confused with complete socket wrench sets (which might fall under 820411 if the handle is fixed) or with power tool accessories if designed for power impact wrenches.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 820420?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 820420 in UN Comtrade data were China ($656M, 34% of world exports), Taiwan (about $621M) and Germany ($147M). World exports came to about $1.9B, 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 820420?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 820420 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($449M, 26% of world imports), Germany ($139M) and France ($76M). World imports came to about $1.7B, 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 820420 structured?
HS code 820420 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 820420?
In Brazil, HS code 820420 is NCM 8204.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.