HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8207.30 – Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for pressing, stamping or punching

HS code 8207.30 is the 6-digit subheading for tools, interchangeable, (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for pressing, stamping or punching. It is used for punching dies, stamping dies, press brake tooling, forming dies and blanking dies.

What HS 8207.30 covers

This HS code encompasses interchangeable tools specifically designed for pressing, stamping, or punching operations, which are fundamental to sheet metal fabrication and other forming processes. These tools are critical for mass production of precisely shaped components across diverse industries such as automotive, electronics, appliance manufacturing, and general machinery. Global trade is driven by specialized tool and die makers who supply custom and standard tooling to manufacturers requiring high-volume, high-precision parts. Key factors influencing trade include the tool's material (e.g., high-speed steel, carbide), its design complexity, durability, and ability to maintain tight tolerances over millions of cycles. The market for these tools is a direct indicator of the health and activity of the global manufacturing sector, particularly in industries reliant on metal forming.

Covers
  • Punching dies
  • Stamping dies
  • Press brake tooling
  • Forming dies
  • Blanking dies
  • Progressive dies
  • Deep drawing dies
  • Notching tools
Examples
  • Amada press brake tools
  • Trumpf punching tools
  • Dayton Progress die components
  • Mate Precision Tooling

Codes often confused with 8207.30

Common mistake. Can be mistaken for 8462 (machine tools for working metal by bending, folding, etc.) if the entire press machine is considered, or 820790 (other interchangeable tools) if the specific pressing/stamping function is overlooked.

84.62Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine-tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening,8207.90Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for screw-driving or uses n.e.c. in heading no. 8207

Top exporters and importers of HS code 820730, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 820730 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 $1.9B
  2. 2 Germany $806M
  3. 3 South Korea $696M

World total: $6.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $973M
  2. 2 Mexico $658M
  3. 3 Germany $573M

World total: $5.9B 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 8207.30

Brazil does not split HS 8207.30: its NCM code is 8207.30.00.

  1. 8207.30.00 Tools for pressing, stamping or punchingFerramentas de embutir, de estampar ou de puncionar

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 82.07 →

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

Questions about HS 8207.30

What is HS code 820730?

HS code 820730 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for pressing, stamping or punching. This HS code encompasses interchangeable tools specifically designed for pressing, stamping, or punching operations, which are fundamental to sheet metal fabrication and other forming processes. These tools are critical for mass production of precisely shaped components across diverse industries such as automotive, electronics, appliance manufacturing, and general machinery. Global trade is driven by specialized tool and die makers who supply custom and standard tooling to manufacturers requiring high-volume, high-precision parts. Key factors influencing trade include the tool's material (e.g., high-speed steel, carbide), its design complexity, durability, and ability to maintain tight tolerances over millions of cycles. The market for these tools is a direct indicator of the health and activity of the global manufacturing sector, particularly in industries reliant on metal forming.

What products fall under HS code 820730?

Punching dies, stamping dies, press brake tooling, forming dies, blanking dies, progressive dies, deep drawing dies, notching tools

What are common misclassifications for HS code 820730?

Can be mistaken for 8462 (machine tools for working metal by bending, folding, etc.) if the entire press machine is considered, or 820790 (other interchangeable tools) if the specific pressing/stamping function is overlooked.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 820730?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 820730 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.9B, 30% of world exports), Germany ($806M) and South Korea ($696M). World exports came to about $6.4B, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 820730?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 820730 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($973M, 16% of world imports), Mexico ($658M) and Germany ($573M). World imports came to about $5.9B, 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.

How is HS code 820730 structured?

HS code 820730 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (82) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) 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 820730?

In Brazil, HS code 820730 is NCM 8207.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.