Product classification
HS code for Air hammer: 8467.19
Tools, for working in the hand, pneumatic, other than rotary type.
Classification of air hammer under HS 8467.19
Air hammers are specialized hand-held tools that operate through the power of compressed air, delivering percussive force for various tasks such as chipping, cutting, and riveting. The Harmonized System (HS) code 8467 specifically covers "Tools for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or non-electric motor." Within this heading, subheading 8467.19 is designated for "Tools; for working in the hand, pneumatic, other than rotary type." An air hammer's primary function involves a reciprocating, non-rotary action, making this classification precise. The pneumatic operation is a defining characteristic, distinguishing it from electric or hydraulic counterparts, while its non-rotary nature differentiates it from air drills or grinders.
- Covers
- Pneumatic chipping hammers
- Air chisels and rivet busters
- Scaling hammers
- Air impact hammers (specifically those with non-rotary, percussive action)
- Pneumatic needle scalers
- 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 hammers are sometimes mistakenly classified under HS 8467.2x, which pertains to hand tools with self-contained electric motors, or under HS 8412, which covers other types of pneumatic machinery. The critical distinction for an air hammer is its "pneumatic" power source and its design "for working in the hand." Furthermore, confusion can arise with other pneumatic hand tools. For instance, rotary pneumatic tools, such as air drills or grinders, are classified under HS 8467.11. The "other than rotary type" clause in 8467.19 is crucial for correctly classifying the percussive action of an air hammer, ensuring it is not grouped with rotary pneumatic tools.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846719 (the code used for air hammer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846719 (the code used for air hammer) 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 hammer.
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 hammer
Brazil classifies air hammer 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 hammer
What is the HS code for Air hammer?
The HS code for Air hammer is 846719 (Tools; for working in the hand, pneumatic, other than rotary type). The HS code for an air hammer is 8467.19. This code specifically covers pneumatic tools designed for working in the hand that operate with a non-rotary, percussive action, aligning perfectly with the functional characteristics of an air hammer.
How do I classify Air hammer for customs?
Air hammer 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.
How does the classification of an air hammer differ from other pneumatic hand tools?
The classification of an air hammer under HS 8467.19 is distinct from other pneumatic hand tools primarily due to its operational mechanism. While all pneumatic hand tools fall under HS 8467.1x, those that perform a rotary action, such as air drills or sanders, are classified under HS 8467.11. Air hammers, with their reciprocating or percussive, non-rotary motion, are specifically categorized under HS 8467.19, emphasizing this functional difference.
Which countries are the top exporters of air hammer (HS 846719)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846719 (the code used for air hammer) 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 hammer (HS 846719)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846719 (the code used for air hammer) 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 hammer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846719 for Air hammer 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 hammer in Brazil?
In Brazil, air hammer (HS 846719) is classified under NCM 8467.19.00.