HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8209.00 – Tools; plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of sintered metal carbides or cermets
HS code 8209.00 is the 6-digit subheading for tools, plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of sintered metal carbides or cermets. It is used for tungsten carbide inserts, cermet tips for turning tools, carbide rods for end mills, brazed carbide tips and indexable carbide inserts (unmounted).
What HS 8209.00 covers
This HS code covers unmounted plates, sticks, tips, and similar components made from sintered metal carbides or cermets, which are specifically designed to be incorporated into tools. These materials are highly valued in manufacturing for their exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and ability to maintain integrity at high temperatures, making them indispensable for high-performance cutting, drilling, and milling operations, particularly in metalworking. International trade involves a specialized supply chain where manufacturers of these advanced materials provide components to toolmakers globally. Importers are typically countries with robust manufacturing and machining sectors that rely on high-quality tooling for their production processes. Exporters are often nations with advanced materials science and sophisticated production capabilities for these specialized components. Key aspects include the specific composition of the carbide or cermet, grain size, and geometric precision, which directly impact the performance and lifespan of the finished tools.
- Covers
- Tungsten carbide inserts
- Cermet tips for turning tools
- Carbide rods for end mills
- Brazed carbide tips
- Indexable carbide inserts (unmounted)
- Carbide wear plates
- Solid carbide blanks
- Examples
- Sandvik Coromant carbide inserts (unmounted)
- Kennametal carbide blanks
- Iscar cermet tips
- Sumitomo Electric carbide rods
- Ceratizit carbide plates
Codes often confused with 8209.00
Common mistake. Can be confused with 8207 (interchangeable tools) if they are already mounted or clearly designed for a specific machine tool, or with raw materials in Chapter 28 or 72 if not clearly identifiable as tool components.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 820900, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 820900 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% 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 Germany $1.2B 20% of world exports
- 2 Japan $785M 13% of world exports
- 3 China $778M 13% of world exports
World total: $6.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.1B 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $780M 13% of world imports
- 3 Italy $389M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $6.0B 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 8209.00 3
Brazil splits HS 8209.00 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8209.00.1 Plates or insertsPlaquetas ou pastilhas Group
- 8209.00.11 Interchangeable cermet tool insertsIntercambiáveis
- 8209.00.19 Other cermet tool plates and insertsOutras
- 8209.00.90 Cermet tool sticks, tips and similarOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 82.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8209.00
What is HS code 820900?
HS code 820900 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tools; plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of sintered metal carbides or cermets. This HS code covers unmounted plates, sticks, tips, and similar components made from sintered metal carbides or cermets, which are specifically designed to be incorporated into tools. These materials are highly valued in manufacturing for their exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and ability to maintain integrity at high temperatures, making them indispensable for high-performance cutting, drilling, and milling operations, particularly in metalworking. International trade involves a specialized supply chain where manufacturers of these advanced materials provide components to toolmakers globally. Importers are typically countries with robust manufacturing and machining sectors that rely on high-quality tooling for their production processes. Exporters are often nations with advanced materials science and sophisticated production capabilities for these specialized components. Key aspects include the specific composition of the carbide or cermet, grain size, and geometric precision, which directly impact the performance and lifespan of the finished tools.
What products fall under HS code 820900?
Tungsten carbide inserts, cermet tips for turning tools, carbide rods for end mills, brazed carbide tips, indexable carbide inserts (unmounted), carbide wear plates, solid carbide blanks
What are common misclassifications for HS code 820900?
Can be confused with 8207 (interchangeable tools) if they are already mounted or clearly designed for a specific machine tool, or with raw materials in Chapter 28 or 72 if not clearly identifiable as tool components.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 820900?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 820900 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.2B, 20% of world exports), Japan ($785M) and China ($778M). World exports came to about $6.2B, 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 820900?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 820900 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.1B, 18% of world imports), Germany ($780M) and Italy ($389M). World imports came to about $6.0B, 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 820900 structured?
HS code 820900 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (82) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 820900?
Brazil splits HS code 820900 into 3 NCM codes: 8209.00.11 (Interchangeable cermet tool inserts), 8209.00.19 (Other cermet tool plates and inserts), 8209.00.90 (Cermet tool sticks, tips and similar). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.