HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8208.20 – Tools; knives and cutting blades, for wood working machines or mechanical appliances
HS code 8208.20 is the 6-digit subheading for tools, knives and cutting blades, for wood working machines or mechanical appliances. It is used for planer blades, router bits, circular saw blades for wood, chipper knives and veneer slicer blades.
What HS 8208.20 covers
This HS code covers specialized knives and cutting blades designed for use in woodworking machines and mechanical appliances. These are crucial components in industries such as furniture manufacturing, construction, and timber processing, where precision and durability are paramount. International trade in these goods is driven by the global demand for processed wood products and machinery maintenance. Importers typically include countries with robust woodworking sectors, like Vietnam, Poland, and the USA, which rely on efficient tooling for their production lines. Exporters are often nations renowned for precision engineering and advanced material science, such as Germany, China, and Japan. Key considerations for these blades include the material composition (e.g., high-speed steel, carbide), edge retention, resistance to resin buildup, and compatibility with specific machine types to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Covers
- Planer blades
- Router bits
- Circular saw blades for wood
- Chipper knives
- Veneer slicer blades
- Shaper cutters
- Dado blades
- Profile knives
- Examples
- Freud saw blades
- Leitz planer knives
- Amana Tool router bits
- CMT Orange Tools shaper cutters
- Leuco tooling
Codes often confused with 8208.20
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 8207 (interchangeable tools for hand tools or machine-tools) if the blades are not clearly identifiable as being for woodworking machines, or with 820890 if the specific woodworking application is not evident.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 820820, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 820820 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 $68M 17% of world exports
- 2 Germany $51M 13% of world exports
- 3 Austria $50M 13% of world exports
World total: $401M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $68M 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $33M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 Canada $31M 8.3% of world imports
World total: $369M 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 8208.20
Brazil does not split HS 8208.20: its NCM code is 8208.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 82.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8208.20
What is HS code 820820?
HS code 820820 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tools; knives and cutting blades, for wood working machines or mechanical appliances. This HS code covers specialized knives and cutting blades designed for use in woodworking machines and mechanical appliances. These are crucial components in industries such as furniture manufacturing, construction, and timber processing, where precision and durability are paramount. International trade in these goods is driven by the global demand for processed wood products and machinery maintenance. Importers typically include countries with robust woodworking sectors, like Vietnam, Poland, and the USA, which rely on efficient tooling for their production lines. Exporters are often nations renowned for precision engineering and advanced material science, such as Germany, China, and Japan. Key considerations for these blades include the material composition (e.g., high-speed steel, carbide), edge retention, resistance to resin buildup, and compatibility with specific machine types to ensure optimal performance and safety.
What products fall under HS code 820820?
Planer blades, router bits, circular saw blades for wood, chipper knives, veneer slicer blades, shaper cutters, dado blades, profile knives
What are common misclassifications for HS code 820820?
This code can be confused with 8207 (interchangeable tools for hand tools or machine-tools) if the blades are not clearly identifiable as being for woodworking machines, or with 820890 if the specific woodworking application is not evident.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 820820?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 820820 in UN Comtrade data were China ($68M, 17% of world exports), Germany ($51M) and Austria ($50M). World exports came to about $401M, 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 820820?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 820820 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($68M, 18% of world imports), Germany ($33M) and Canada ($31M). World imports came to about $369M, 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 820820 structured?
HS code 820820 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (82) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 820820?
In Brazil, HS code 820820 is NCM 8208.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.