HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8467.11 – Tools; for working in the hand, pneumatic, rotary type (including combined rotary-percussion)
HS code 8467.11 is the 6-digit subheading for tools, for working in the hand, pneumatic, rotary type (including combined rotary-percussion). It is used for pneumatic drills, air impact wrenches, pneumatic angle grinders, air sanders (rotary) and pneumatic screwdrivers.
What HS 8467.11 covers
This HS code identifies hand-held pneumatic tools that operate with a rotary motion, including those that combine rotary and percussion actions. These tools are powered by compressed air, offering a high power-to-weight ratio, durability, and inherent safety advantages in environments where electrical sparks are a concern. Widely utilized across manufacturing, construction, automotive repair, and maintenance sectors, they include essential items like air drills, impact wrenches, and angle grinders. The global trade in these tools is driven by industrial demand for robust, efficient, and reliable solutions for fastening, drilling, and grinding tasks. Major importers and exporters are typically countries with significant industrial and automotive sectors, where continuous operation and ergonomic design are key considerations for productivity and worker safety. Trade focuses on air consumption efficiency, torque output, RPM, and overall tool longevity.
- Covers
- Pneumatic drills
- Air impact wrenches
- Pneumatic angle grinders
- Air sanders (rotary)
- Pneumatic screwdrivers
- Air die grinders
- Rotary air hammers
- Air ratchets
- Examples
- Ingersoll Rand impact wrenches
- Chicago Pneumatic air drills
- Makita pneumatic grinders
- Dynabrade air sanders
- Atlas Copco pneumatic tools
Codes often confused with 8467.11
Common mistake. Often confused with 846719 (other pneumatic hand tools, non-rotary) or 846721 (electric drills) if the power source or motion type is not accurately identified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 846711, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 846711 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% of world imports. Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 6.2% of its exports here ($13M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $187M 20% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$185M 20% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $88M 9.7% of world exports
Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 6.2% of its exports here ($13M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $911M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $131M 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $61M 7.3% of world imports
- 3 India $47M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $837M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 8467.11 2
Brazil splits HS 8467.11 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8467.11.10 Pneumatic rotary hand drillsFuradeiras
- 8467.11.90 Other pneumatic rotary hand toolsOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.67 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8467.11
What is HS code 846711?
HS code 846711 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tools; for working in the hand, pneumatic, rotary type (including combined rotary-percussion). This HS code identifies hand-held pneumatic tools that operate with a rotary motion, including those that combine rotary and percussion actions. These tools are powered by compressed air, offering a high power-to-weight ratio, durability, and inherent safety advantages in environments where electrical sparks are a concern. Widely utilized across manufacturing, construction, automotive repair, and maintenance sectors, they include essential items like air drills, impact wrenches, and angle grinders. The global trade in these tools is driven by industrial demand for robust, efficient, and reliable solutions for fastening, drilling, and grinding tasks. Major importers and exporters are typically countries with significant industrial and automotive sectors, where continuous operation and ergonomic design are key considerations for productivity and worker safety. Trade focuses on air consumption efficiency, torque output, RPM, and overall tool longevity.
What products fall under HS code 846711?
Pneumatic drills, air impact wrenches, pneumatic angle grinders, air sanders (rotary), pneumatic screwdrivers, air die grinders, rotary air hammers, air ratchets
What are common misclassifications for HS code 846711?
Often confused with 846719 (other pneumatic hand tools, non-rotary) or 846721 (electric drills) if the power source or motion type is not accurately identified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 846711?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 846711 in UN Comtrade data were China ($187M, 20% of world exports), Taiwan (about $185M) and the United States ($88M). World exports came to about $911M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 6.2% of its exports here ($13M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 846711?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 846711 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($131M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($61M) and India ($47M). World imports came to about $837M, 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 846711 structured?
HS code 846711 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (67) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 846711?
Brazil splits HS code 846711 into 2 NCM codes: 8467.11.10 (Pneumatic rotary hand drills), 8467.11.90 (Other pneumatic rotary hand tools). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.