Product classification
HS code for Air chisel: 8467.19
Tools, for working in the hand, pneumatic, other than rotary type.
Classification of air chisel under HS 8467.19
An air chisel is classified under HS code 8467.19. This code is located within Chapter 84 and specifically heading 8467, which covers tools for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic, or with a self-contained electric or non-electric motor. The classification of an air chisel is driven by two primary factors: its power source and its mechanical action. Because the tool is powered by compressed air, it is categorized as pneumatic (8467.1x). Within the pneumatic category, the system distinguishes between rotary tools (like drills or grinders) and non-rotary tools. Since an air chisel operates via a reciprocating or percussive linear motion rather than rotation, it is excluded from 8467.11 and placed in the residual category 8467.19. Furthermore, the tool must be designed to be held in the hand during operation to remain in this heading. This classification applies to the tool body itself and typically includes the internal piston mechanism that drives the chisel bit.
- Covers
- Handheld pneumatic chisels
- Pneumatic hammers for metalwork
- Air-powered stone carving tools
- Pneumatic scrapers for rust removal
- Handheld air breakers for light demolition
- Also under 8467.19
- Paslode nail guns
- Senco staplers
- Chicago Pneumatic air hammers
- Ingersoll Rand air chisels
- Astro Pneumatic Tool riveters
Codes often confused with 8467.19
Common mistake. Air chisels are often misclassified under 8467.11, which is reserved for rotary-type pneumatic tools such as air drills or impact wrenches. Another common mistake is classifying them under 8467.29, which is for tools with a self-contained electric motor. If the tool is not handheld—for example, a large pneumatic breaker mounted on an excavator—it must be classified under 8430 as earth-moving or demolition machinery. Additionally, the interchangeable chisel bits themselves are classified separately under heading 8207 as tools for machine tools, rather than under 8467 with the power unit.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846719 (the code used for air chisel), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846719 (the code used for air chisel) in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 31% 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 846719, not only air chisel.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Taiwan* ~$276M 30% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $206M 22% of world exports
- 3 United States $72M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $933M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $296M 31% of world imports
- 2 Canada $49M 5.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $43M 4.5% of world imports
World total: $960M 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 air chisel
Brazil classifies air chisel under NCM 8467.19.00: HS 8467.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about air chisel
What is the HS code for Air chisel?
The HS code for Air chisel is 846719 (Tools; for working in the hand, pneumatic, other than rotary type). The correct HS code for a handheld pneumatic air chisel is 8467.19.
How do I classify Air chisel for customs?
Air chisel is classified under HS code 846719 — Tools; for working in the hand, pneumatic, other than rotary type. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the air compressor included in this HS code?
No, the air compressor is a separate machine classified under HS code 8414.80, even if sold as part of a kit with the air chisel.
Which countries are the top exporters of air chisel (HS 846719)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846719 (the code used for air chisel) in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $276M, 30% of world exports), China ($206M) and the United States ($72M). World exports came to about $933M, 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 air chisel (HS 846719)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846719 (the code used for air chisel) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($296M, 31% of world imports), Canada ($49M) and Germany ($43M). World imports came to about $960M, 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 Air chisel the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846719 for Air chisel 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 air chisel in Brazil?
In Brazil, air chisel (HS 846719) is classified under NCM 8467.19.00.