HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8207.50 – Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for drilling (other than rock)

HS code 8207.50 is the 6-digit subheading for tools, interchangeable, (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for drilling (other than rock). It is used for twist drills, center drills, spade drills, step drills and reamers.

What HS 8207.50 covers

This HS code encompasses a vast array of interchangeable drilling tools, specifically excluding those used for rock drilling. These tools are indispensable for creating holes in a wide range of materials, including metals, wood, plastics, and composites, making them critical across virtually all manufacturing, construction, and repair sectors. Global trade is dominated by specialized cutting tool manufacturers who supply to machine shops, automotive industries, aerospace manufacturers, and general fabrication facilities. Key considerations for these tools include the drill bit's material (e.g., high-speed steel, solid carbide), its geometry, specialized coatings, and suitability for specific applications such as deep hole drilling, high-speed machining, or precision reaming. The market is driven by industrial production volumes and continuous advancements in material processing technologies.

Covers
  • Twist drills
  • Center drills
  • Spade drills
  • Step drills
  • Reamers
  • Countersinks
  • Spot drills
  • Carbide drills
Examples
  • Sandvik Coromant drills
  • Kennametal drilling tools
  • Guhring twist drills
  • Dormer Pramet drills

Codes often confused with 8207.50

Common mistake. Can be confused with 820719 (rock drilling tools) if the "other than rock" distinction is missed, or 8466 (parts and accessories for machine tools) if not recognized as a specific cutting tool.

8207.19Tools, interchangeable; rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part (other than of cermets), whether or not power operated, including parts84.66Parts & 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 820750, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 820750 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, 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 China $1.4B
  2. 2 Germany $1.2B
  3. 3 Switzerland $281M

World total: $4.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $708M
  2. 2 United States $611M
  3. 3 Switzerland $245M

World total: $5.0B 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 8207.50 3

Brazil splits HS 8207.50 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 8207.50.1 Drill bits, whether or not diamond-tippedBrocas, mesmo diamantadas Group
  2. 8207.50.11 Twist drill bits, diameter 52 mm or lessHelicoidais, de diâmetro inferior ou igual a 52 mm
  3. 8207.50.19 Other drill bits, whether or not diamond-tippedOutras
  4. 8207.50.90 Other interchangeable drilling toolsOutras

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 8207.50

What is HS code 820750?

HS code 820750 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 drilling (other than rock). This HS code encompasses a vast array of interchangeable drilling tools, specifically excluding those used for rock drilling. These tools are indispensable for creating holes in a wide range of materials, including metals, wood, plastics, and composites, making them critical across virtually all manufacturing, construction, and repair sectors. Global trade is dominated by specialized cutting tool manufacturers who supply to machine shops, automotive industries, aerospace manufacturers, and general fabrication facilities. Key considerations for these tools include the drill bit's material (e.g., high-speed steel, solid carbide), its geometry, specialized coatings, and suitability for specific applications such as deep hole drilling, high-speed machining, or precision reaming. The market is driven by industrial production volumes and continuous advancements in material processing technologies.

What products fall under HS code 820750?

Twist drills, center drills, spade drills, step drills, reamers, countersinks, spot drills, carbide drills

What are common misclassifications for HS code 820750?

Can be confused with 820719 (rock drilling tools) if the "other than rock" distinction is missed, or 8466 (parts and accessories for machine tools) if not recognized as a specific cutting tool.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 820750?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 820750 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.4B, 29% of world exports), Germany ($1.2B) and Switzerland ($281M). World exports came to about $4.9B, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 820750?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 820750 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($708M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($611M) and Switzerland ($245M). World imports came to about $5.0B, 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 820750 structured?

HS code 820750 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 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 820750?

Brazil splits HS code 820750 into 3 NCM codes: 8207.50.11 (Twist drill bits, diameter 52 mm or less), 8207.50.19 (Other drill bits, whether or not diamond-tipped), 8207.50.90 (Other interchangeable drilling tools). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.