HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8207.40 – Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for tapping or threading

HS code 8207.40 is the 6-digit subheading for tools, interchangeable, (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for tapping or threading. It is used for taps, dies (threading), thread mills, thread chasers and thread rolling dies.

What HS 8207.40 covers

This category covers interchangeable tools used for tapping or threading, which are essential for creating internal (tapping) and external (threading) screw threads on various materials. These precision tools are fundamental for assembly and fastening in nearly every manufacturing sector, from automotive and aerospace to general machinery and construction. International trade involves specialized cutting tool manufacturers supplying to machine shops, automotive suppliers, and general industrial producers globally. Key factors include thread accuracy, tool material (e.g., HSS, carbide), protective coatings (like TiN or TiAlN), and design optimized for specific material hardness or hole types (through-hole vs. blind-hole). The demand for these tools is directly linked to industrial production volumes and the ongoing need for reliable and precise fastening solutions in manufactured goods.

Covers
  • Taps
  • Dies (threading)
  • Thread mills
  • Thread chasers
  • Thread rolling dies
  • Pipe taps
  • Metric taps
  • UNC/UNF taps
Examples
  • OSG taps and dies
  • Guhring threading tools
  • Dormer Pramet taps
  • Walter threading inserts

Codes often confused with 8207.40

Common mistake. Often confused with 820790 (other interchangeable tools) if the specific threading function isn't highlighted, or 8466 (parts and accessories for machine tools) if viewed as a generic machine part rather than a specialized cutting tool.

8207.90Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for screw-driving or uses n.e.c. in heading no. 820784.66Parts & 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 hand

Top exporters and importers of HS code 820740, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 820740 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 Germany $330M
  2. 2 China $146M
  3. 3 Japan $143M

World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $161M
  2. 2 China $134M
  3. 3 Germany $120M

World total: $1.1B 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 codes for 8207.40 2

Brazil splits HS 8207.40 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 8207.40.10 Interchangeable tools for internal threadingDe roscar interiormente
  2. 8207.40.20 Interchangeable tools for external threadingDe roscar exteriormente

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 8207.40

What is HS code 820740?

HS code 820740 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 tapping or threading. This category covers interchangeable tools used for tapping or threading, which are essential for creating internal (tapping) and external (threading) screw threads on various materials. These precision tools are fundamental for assembly and fastening in nearly every manufacturing sector, from automotive and aerospace to general machinery and construction. International trade involves specialized cutting tool manufacturers supplying to machine shops, automotive suppliers, and general industrial producers globally. Key factors include thread accuracy, tool material (e.g., HSS, carbide), protective coatings (like TiN or TiAlN), and design optimized for specific material hardness or hole types (through-hole vs. blind-hole). The demand for these tools is directly linked to industrial production volumes and the ongoing need for reliable and precise fastening solutions in manufactured goods.

What products fall under HS code 820740?

Taps, dies (threading), thread mills, thread chasers, thread rolling dies, pipe taps, metric taps, UNC/UNF taps

What are common misclassifications for HS code 820740?

Often confused with 820790 (other interchangeable tools) if the specific threading function isn't highlighted, or 8466 (parts and accessories for machine tools) if viewed as a generic machine part rather than a specialized cutting tool.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 820740?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 820740 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($330M, 29% of world exports), China ($146M) and Japan ($143M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 820740?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 820740 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($161M, 14% of world imports), China ($134M) and Germany ($120M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 820740 structured?

HS code 820740 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 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 820740?

Brazil splits HS code 820740 into 2 NCM codes: 8207.40.10 (Interchangeable tools for internal threading), 8207.40.20 (Interchangeable tools for external threading). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.