HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8467.29 – Tools; for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor; other than saws and drills
HS code 8467.29 is the 6-digit subheading for tools, for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor, other than saws and drills. It is used for angle grinders, orbital sanders, belt sanders, electric planers and routers.
What HS 8467.29 covers
This category covers a broad spectrum of hand-held electric tools, excluding saws and drills, making it a diverse and significant segment in global trade. It includes tools like grinders, sanders, planers, and routers, essential for finishing, shaping, and surface preparation across industries such as automotive, metalworking, and woodworking. Importers range from specialized workshops and industrial distributors to large retail chains. Exporters are predominantly global power tool brands, focusing on innovation in motor technology, dust management, and ergonomic design. Key aspects influencing trade include battery system compatibility for cordless models, power output, and adherence to various safety and environmental standards, particularly regarding dust extraction and noise levels.
- Covers
- Angle grinders
- Orbital sanders
- Belt sanders
- Electric planers
- Routers
- Polishers
- Multi-tools
- Die grinders
- Examples
- Bosch GWS10-45 Angle Grinder
- Makita BO5041 Random Orbit Sander
- DeWalt DWP611 Compact Router
- Festool Rotex RO 150 Sander
Codes often confused with 8467.29
Common mistake. Often confused with 846721 (drills) or 846722 (saws) if the tool has a drilling or sawing function, or with 846789 if it's non-electric. The distinction is 'electric motor' and 'not saws or drills'.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 846729, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 846729 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 $6.3B 39% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$1.7B 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $1.6B 10% of world exports
World total: $16.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $3.9B 26% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.3B 8.9% of world imports
- 3 Canada $610M 4.1% of world imports
World total: $14.8B 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. 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 8467.29 5
Brazil splits HS 8467.29 into 5 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8467.29.10 Electric hand shearsTesouras
- 8467.29.9 OtherOutras Group
- 8467.29.91 Electric hand fabric cuttersCortadoras de tecidos
- 8467.29.92 Electric screwdrivers and threadersParafusadeiras e rosqueadeiras
- 8467.29.93 Electric hand hammersMartelos
- 8467.29.99 Other electric 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 8467.29
What is HS code 846729?
HS code 846729 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tools; for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor; other than saws and drills. This category covers a broad spectrum of hand-held electric tools, excluding saws and drills, making it a diverse and significant segment in global trade. It includes tools like grinders, sanders, planers, and routers, essential for finishing, shaping, and surface preparation across industries such as automotive, metalworking, and woodworking. Importers range from specialized workshops and industrial distributors to large retail chains. Exporters are predominantly global power tool brands, focusing on innovation in motor technology, dust management, and ergonomic design. Key aspects influencing trade include battery system compatibility for cordless models, power output, and adherence to various safety and environmental standards, particularly regarding dust extraction and noise levels.
What products fall under HS code 846729?
Angle grinders, orbital sanders, belt sanders, electric planers, routers, polishers, multi-tools, die grinders
What are common misclassifications for HS code 846729?
Often confused with 846721 (drills) or 846722 (saws) if the tool has a drilling or sawing function, or with 846789 if it's non-electric. The distinction is 'electric motor' and 'not saws or drills'.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 846729?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 846729 in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.3B, 39% of world exports), Vietnam (about $1.7B) and Germany ($1.6B). World exports came to about $16.1B, 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 846729?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 846729 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.9B, 26% of world imports), Germany ($1.3B) and Canada ($610M). World imports came to about $14.8B, 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 846729 structured?
HS code 846729 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 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 846729?
Brazil splits HS code 846729 into 5 NCM codes: 8467.29.10 (Electric hand shears), 8467.29.91 (Electric hand fabric cutters), 8467.29.92 (Electric screwdrivers and threaders), 8467.29.93 (Electric hand hammers), 8467.29.99 (Other electric hand tools). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.