HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8205.30 – Tools, hand; planes, chisels, gauges and similar cutting tools for working wood

HS code 8205.30 is the 6-digit subheading for tools, hand, planes, chisels, gauges and similar cutting tools for working wood. It is used for wood chisel set, block plane, bench plane, carving gouge and spokeshave.

What HS 8205.30 covers

This category encompasses hand tools like planes, chisels, and gouges, primarily used for shaping and finishing wood. These precision instruments are vital for carpenters, cabinetmakers, sculptors, and hobbyists, reflecting a significant segment of the woodworking industry. International trade involves specialty tool shops, woodworking supply companies, and artisan suppliers, with a strong emphasis on the quality of the blade steel, handle materials, and overall craftsmanship. The market values tools that offer superior edge retention, ergonomic comfort, and precise control, catering to both traditional woodworking techniques and modern applications. Demand is driven by both professional workshops and a growing DIY woodworking community.

Covers
  • Wood chisel set
  • Block plane
  • Bench plane
  • Carving gouge
  • Spokeshave
  • Mortise chisel
  • Marking gauge
Examples
  • Stanley Sweetheart Chisels
  • Lie-Nielsen Block Plane
  • Veritas Spokeshave
  • Narex Woodworking Chisels

Codes often confused with 8205.30

Common mistake. Confusion can arise with other cutting tools for metal (8203) or machine tools (8466) if designed for power-operated equipment, or even kitchen knives (8211) due to their cutting function.

82.03Tools, hand; files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar84.66Parts & accessories suited for use only/mainly with machines of headings 8456-8465, including work/tool holders, self-opening dieheads, dividing heads & other special attachments for the machines; tool holders for any type of tool for working in the hand82.11Knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading no. 8208, and blades therefore

Top exporters and importers of HS code 820530, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 820530 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 55% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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. 1 China $105M
  2. 2 United Kingdom $11M
  3. 3 India $10M

World total: $191M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $30M
  2. 2 Germany $13M
  3. 3 United Kingdom $10M

World total: $157M 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 code for 8205.30

Brazil does not split HS 8205.30: its NCM code is 8205.30.00.

  1. 8205.30.00 Planes, chisels and gouges for woodworkingPlainas, formões, goivas e ferramentas cortantes semelhantes, para trabalhar madeira

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 82.05 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 8205.30

What is HS code 820530?

HS code 820530 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tools, hand; planes, chisels, gauges and similar cutting tools for working wood. This category encompasses hand tools like planes, chisels, and gouges, primarily used for shaping and finishing wood. These precision instruments are vital for carpenters, cabinetmakers, sculptors, and hobbyists, reflecting a significant segment of the woodworking industry. International trade involves specialty tool shops, woodworking supply companies, and artisan suppliers, with a strong emphasis on the quality of the blade steel, handle materials, and overall craftsmanship. The market values tools that offer superior edge retention, ergonomic comfort, and precise control, catering to both traditional woodworking techniques and modern applications. Demand is driven by both professional workshops and a growing DIY woodworking community.

What products fall under HS code 820530?

Wood chisel set, block plane, bench plane, carving gouge, spokeshave, mortise chisel, marking gauge

What are common misclassifications for HS code 820530?

Confusion can arise with other cutting tools for metal (8203) or machine tools (8466) if designed for power-operated equipment, or even kitchen knives (8211) due to their cutting function.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 820530?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 820530 in UN Comtrade data were China ($105M, 55% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($11M) and India ($10M). World exports came to about $191M, 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 820530?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 820530 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($30M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($13M) and the United Kingdom ($10M). World imports came to about $157M, 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 820530 structured?

HS code 820530 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (82) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 820530?

In Brazil, HS code 820530 is NCM 8205.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.