Product classification
HS code for Adjustable wrenches: 8204.12
Tools, hand, hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), adjustable.
Classification of adjustable wrenches under HS 8204.12
Adjustable wrenches are classified under HS code 820412 due to their fundamental characteristics as hand-operated tools specifically designed for the manipulation of fasteners, such as nuts and bolts. The overarching heading 8204 encompasses "Hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches)". The specific subheading 820412 precisely identifies those tools within this category that are "adjustable". This classification accurately reflects the tool's design, which features a movable jaw allowing it to accommodate various fastener sizes, thereby distinguishing it from fixed-size wrenches. The explicit mention of "adjustable" in the HS description directly aligns with the product's defining feature, ensuring its correct placement within the Harmonized System.
- Covers
- Adjustable crescent wrenches
- Adjustable pipe wrenches
- Monkey wrenches
- Adjustable torque wrenches (hand-operated, non-impact)
- Self-adjusting wrenches
- Also under 8204.12
- Crescent Adjustable Wrenches
- Ridgid Pipe Wrenches
- Bahco Adjustable Wrenches
- Stanley Adjustable Wrenches
Codes often confused with 8204.12
Common mistake. A frequent point of misclassification involves HS code 820411, which is designated for "non-adjustable hand-operated spanners and wrenches". The critical differentiating factor between these two codes is the presence or absence of an adjustable jaw mechanism. If a wrench has a fixed opening, it correctly falls under 820411. Another potential area of confusion is HS code 820559, a general residual category for "Other hand tools, n.e.c.". However, because adjustable wrenches are explicitly and precisely described within 820412, this more specific classification takes precedence over any general "other" category. Furthermore, power-driven tools, such as pneumatic or electric impact wrenches, would be classified under different headings, for instance, 846789 (other hand-held power tools), as heading 8204 is strictly reserved for hand-operated implements.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820412 (the code used for adjustable wrenches), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820412 (the code used for adjustable wrenches) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 820412, not only adjustable wrenches.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $410M 56% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$65M 8.9% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $49M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $734M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $137M 21% of world imports
- 2 Canada $28M 4.3% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $25M 3.8% of world imports
World total: $656M 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 code for adjustable wrenches
Brazil classifies adjustable wrenches under NCM 8204.12.00: HS 8204.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about adjustable wrenches
What is the HS code for Adjustable wrenches?
The HS code for Adjustable wrenches is 820412 (Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), adjustable). The HS code for adjustable wrenches is 820412, which covers hand-operated adjustable spanners and wrenches.
How do I classify Adjustable wrenches for customs?
Adjustable wrenches is classified under HS code 820412 — Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), adjustable. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What distinguishes HS 820412 from 820411?
The primary distinction between HS 820412 and 820411 lies in the adjustability of the tool's jaw. HS 820412 is specifically for wrenches with an adjustable opening, allowing them to fit various fastener sizes, whereas HS 820411 is for wrenches with fixed, non-adjustable jaw sizes.
Which countries are the top exporters of adjustable wrenches (HS 820412)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820412 (the code used for adjustable wrenches) in UN Comtrade data were China ($410M, 56% of world exports), Taiwan (about $65M) and Germany ($49M). World exports came to about $734M, 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 adjustable wrenches (HS 820412)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820412 (the code used for adjustable wrenches) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($137M, 21% of world imports), Canada ($28M) and the United Kingdom ($25M). World imports came to about $656M, 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.
Is the HS code for Adjustable wrenches the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820412 for Adjustable wrenches is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for adjustable wrenches in Brazil?
In Brazil, adjustable wrenches (HS 820412) is classified under NCM 8204.12.00.