Product classification
HS code for Air drill: 8467.11
Tools, for working in the hand, pneumatic, rotary type (including combined rotary-percussion).
Classification of air drill under HS 8467.11
Air drills are classified under HS code 846711 due to their specific operational mechanism and intended application. This code is designated for tools that are designed for working in the hand, meaning they are portable and operated directly by a user. The defining characteristic for this subheading is their pneumatic power source, indicating they operate using compressed air. Furthermore, the code specifies "rotary type," which encompasses drills that rotate a bit for boring holes, and also includes tools that combine rotary motion with percussion action. This classification distinguishes air drills from electric drills, hydraulic drills, or stationary drilling machines, focusing on their handheld nature and pneumatic rotary function, which are common in various industrial, automotive, and construction applications requiring robust and reliable drilling capabilities.
- Covers
- Pneumatic rotary drills
- Air impact drills
- Air angle drills
- Pneumatic drill drivers
- Air hammer drills (rotary-percussion type)
- Pneumatic screwdrivers (if rotary type for drilling/driving)
- Also under 8467.11
- 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. Air drills under 846711 are often confused with other types of drills or pneumatic tools. Electric drills, for example, would be classified under HS code 846721 (Drills of all kinds, with self-contained electric motor). Similarly, pneumatic tools that are not primarily rotary, such as air hammers (chiseling type) or pneumatic staplers, would fall under other subheadings within 8467, such as 846719 (Other pneumatic tools for working in the hand). The critical elements for 846711 are the "pneumatic" power, "for working in the hand," and "rotary type" (including rotary-percussion) functions. Stationary drilling machines, even if pneumatic, would be classified under Chapter 84, but not under 8467, which is specifically for handheld tools.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846711 (the code used for air drill), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846711 (the code used for air drill) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 846711, not only air drill.
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 air drill
Brazil splits HS 8467.11 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8467.11.10Pneumatic rotary hand drills
- 8467.11.90Other pneumatic rotary hand tools
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about air drill
What is the HS code for Air drill?
The HS code for Air drill is 846711 (Tools; for working in the hand, pneumatic, rotary type (including combined rotary-percussion)). The HS code for an air drill, defined as a pneumatic, rotary type tool for working in the hand (including combined rotary-percussion), is 846711.
How do I classify Air drill for customs?
Air drill is classified under HS code 846711 — Tools; for working in the hand, pneumatic, rotary type (including combined rotary-percussion). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does HS code 846711 include electric drills?
No, HS code 846711 specifically covers pneumatic tools. Electric drills, which operate with a self-contained electric motor, are classified under a different subheading, typically 846721.
Which countries are the top exporters of air drill (HS 846711)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846711 (the code used for air drill) 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 air drill (HS 846711)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846711 (the code used for air drill) 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.
Is the HS code for Air drill the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846711 for Air drill 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 drill in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 846711 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for air drill depends on the product's details: 8467.11.10 (Pneumatic rotary hand drills), 8467.11.90 (Other pneumatic rotary hand tools).