HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8205.59 – Tools, hand; other hand tools (including glaziers diamonds), excluding household tools, drilling, threading or tapping tools, hammers and sledge hammers, planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood, and screwdrivers
HS code 8205.59 is the 6-digit subheading for tools, hand, other hand tools (including glaziers diamonds), excluding household tools, drilling, threading or tapping tools, hammers and sledge hammers, planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood, and screwdrivers. It is used for pliers (non-household specific), wrenches (non-adjustable), pipe cutters, bolt cutters and tin snips.
What HS 8205.59 covers
This residual HS code covers 'other' hand tools not specifically classified elsewhere within heading 8205, explicitly excluding household tools, drilling/threading/tapping tools, hammers, planes, chisels, and screwdrivers. It typically includes specialized hand tools for various professional trades such as automotive, plumbing, electrical, and general industrial applications. International trade involves industrial suppliers, specialized trade distributors, and automotive parts suppliers, focusing on tools designed for specific tasks requiring precision, durability, and often unique functionalities. The market demands high-quality materials and ergonomic designs suitable for rigorous professional use, distinguishing them from general household items.
- Covers
- Pliers (non-household specific)
- Wrenches (non-adjustable)
- Pipe cutters
- Bolt cutters
- Tin snips
- Caulking guns
- Rivet guns (manual)
- Wire crimpers
- Examples
- Knipex Pliers Wrench
- Ridgid Pipe Cutter
- Crescent Combination Wrench
- Irwin Vise-Grip Locking Pliers
Codes often confused with 8205.59
Common mistake. This 'catch-all' code can be confused with specific household tools (820551) if their primary use isn't clearly industrial, or even machine tools (8466) if they have a power-operated counterpart.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 820559, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 820559 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% of world imports. Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 6.7% of its exports here ($36M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.8B 39% of world exports
- 2 Germany $399M 8.7% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$394M 8.6% of world exports · partner records ↗
Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 6.7% of its exports here ($36M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $4.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $681M 16% of world imports
- 2 France $399M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $308M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $4.4B 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 8205.59
Brazil does not split HS 8205.59: its NCM code is 8205.59.00.
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 8205.59
What is HS code 820559?
HS code 820559 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tools, hand; other hand tools (including glaziers diamonds), excluding household tools, drilling, threading or tapping tools, hammers and sledge hammers, planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood, and screwdrivers. This residual HS code covers 'other' hand tools not specifically classified elsewhere within heading 8205, explicitly excluding household tools, drilling/threading/tapping tools, hammers, planes, chisels, and screwdrivers. It typically includes specialized hand tools for various professional trades such as automotive, plumbing, electrical, and general industrial applications. International trade involves industrial suppliers, specialized trade distributors, and automotive parts suppliers, focusing on tools designed for specific tasks requiring precision, durability, and often unique functionalities. The market demands high-quality materials and ergonomic designs suitable for rigorous professional use, distinguishing them from general household items.
What products fall under HS code 820559?
Pliers (non-household specific), wrenches (non-adjustable), pipe cutters, bolt cutters, tin snips, caulking guns, rivet guns (manual), wire crimpers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 820559?
This 'catch-all' code can be confused with specific household tools (820551) if their primary use isn't clearly industrial, or even machine tools (8466) if they have a power-operated counterpart.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 820559?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 820559 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.8B, 39% of world exports), Germany ($399M) and Taiwan (about $394M). World exports came to about $4.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 6.7% of its exports here ($36M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 820559?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 820559 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($681M, 16% of world imports), France ($399M) and Germany ($308M). World imports came to about $4.4B, 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 820559 structured?
HS code 820559 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 (59) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 820559?
In Brazil, HS code 820559 is NCM 8205.59.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.