HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8205.70 – Tools, hand; vices, clamps and the like
HS code 8205.70 is the 6-digit subheading for tools, hand, vices, clamps and the like. It is used for bench vise, C-clamp, bar clamp, pipe clamp and spring clamp.
What HS 8205.70 covers
This category encompasses hand-operated vices, clamps, and similar holding devices, which are indispensable tools for securely fastening workpieces in woodworking, metalworking, assembly, and repair tasks. They are crucial for ensuring precision, stability, and safety across various trades and DIY projects. International trade involves industrial equipment suppliers, hardware stores, and specialized woodworking/metalworking distributors. Key aspects include clamping force, jaw capacity, material strength, and mounting options (e.g., bench-mounted, portable). Importers and exporters focus on providing durable and versatile holding solutions that cater to both heavy-duty industrial applications and delicate crafting needs.
- Covers
- Bench vise
- C-clamp
- Bar clamp
- Pipe clamp
- Spring clamp
- Woodworking vise
- Drill press vise
- Examples
- Wilton Bench Vise
- Bessey K Body Revo Clamp
- Jorgensen Cabinet Master Clamp
- Irwin Quick-Grip Clamp
Codes often confused with 8205.70
Common mistake. These tools can be confused with machine tool accessories (8466) if designed specifically for power-operated machines, or specialized fixtures (8479) if part of a complex assembly line.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 820570, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 820570 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% 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 $207M 27% of world exports
- 2 Germany $109M 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $88M 11% of world exports
World total: $771M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $188M 21% of world imports
- 2 Germany $83M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 Canada $65M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $913M 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 8205.70
Brazil does not split HS 8205.70: its NCM code is 8205.70.00.
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 8205.70
What is HS code 820570?
HS code 820570 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tools, hand; vices, clamps and the like. This category encompasses hand-operated vices, clamps, and similar holding devices, which are indispensable tools for securely fastening workpieces in woodworking, metalworking, assembly, and repair tasks. They are crucial for ensuring precision, stability, and safety across various trades and DIY projects. International trade involves industrial equipment suppliers, hardware stores, and specialized woodworking/metalworking distributors. Key aspects include clamping force, jaw capacity, material strength, and mounting options (e.g., bench-mounted, portable). Importers and exporters focus on providing durable and versatile holding solutions that cater to both heavy-duty industrial applications and delicate crafting needs.
What products fall under HS code 820570?
Bench vise, C-clamp, bar clamp, pipe clamp, spring clamp, woodworking vise, drill press vise
What are common misclassifications for HS code 820570?
These tools can be confused with machine tool accessories (8466) if designed specifically for power-operated machines, or specialized fixtures (8479) if part of a complex assembly line.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 820570?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 820570 in UN Comtrade data were China ($207M, 27% of world exports), Germany ($109M) and the United States ($88M). World exports came to about $771M, 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 820570?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 820570 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($188M, 21% of world imports), Germany ($83M) and Canada ($65M). World imports came to about $913M, 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 820570 structured?
HS code 820570 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 (70) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 820570?
In Brazil, HS code 820570 is NCM 8205.70.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.