Product classification

HS code for Anvils: 8205.90

Tools, hand, n.e.c. in heading 8205, including anvils, portable forges, hand or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks, and sets of articles of two or more of the subheadings in heading 8205.

Classification of anvils under HS 8205.90

Anvils are precisely classified under Harmonized System (HS) code 820590. This classification is based on the explicit inclusion of "anvils" within the descriptive text for this subheading, which covers "Tools, hand; n.e.c. in heading 8205, including anvils, portable forges, hand or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks, and sets of articles of two or more of the subheadings in heading 8205." The primary function of an anvil, serving as a robust and stable work surface for shaping various materials through hammering, firmly places it within the category of hand tools. This code encompasses a range of general-purpose hand tools not specifically detailed elsewhere in heading 8205, ensuring that items like anvils, which are fundamental to many trades, are appropriately categorized. The specific mention in the HS description eliminates ambiguity regarding its classification.

Covers
  • Blacksmith's anvils, designed for heavy-duty metalworking.
  • Jewelers' anvils, smaller and more precise for delicate work.
  • Bench anvils, typically mounted on a workbench for general use.
  • Farrier's anvils, specialized for horseshoeing.
  • Portable forges, used for heating metal.
  • Hand-operated grinding wheels with frameworks.
  • Pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks.
  • Sets containing two or more articles from the subheadings of heading 8205, where anvils may be a component.
Also under 8205.90
  • Ridgid Manual Pipe Bender
  • Grizzly Anvil
  • Eastwood Portable Forge
  • OTC Gear Puller

Codes often confused with 8205.90

Common mistake. HS code 7325 (Other cast articles of iron or steel): Anvils, often made of cast iron or steel, might be mistakenly classified under this general category for undifferentiated cast articles. However, 7325 is a broad residual category for castings without a specific function. HS code 820590 is far more specific, identifying anvils by their functional purpose as tools, which takes precedence over their material composition. HS code 8466 (Parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of headings 8456 to 8465, including work holders): While an anvil acts as a work holder, it is fundamentally a standalone hand tool, not typically a part or accessory designed for specific machines listed in headings 8456 to 8465. Its independent utility as a tool prevents classification under this heading.

73.25Iron or steel; cast articles84.66Parts & accessories suited for use only/mainly with machines of headings 8456-8465, including work/tool holders, self-opening dieheads, dividing heads & other special attachments for the machines; tool holders for any type of tool for working in the hand84.56Machine-tools; for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electro-discharge, electro-chemical, electron beam, ionic-beam, or plasma arc processes; water-jet cutting machines84.65Machine-tools; (including machines for nailing, stapling, glueing or otherwise assembling) for working wood, cork, bone, hard plastics or rubber or similar hard materials

Top exporters and importers of HS 820590 (the code used for anvils), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820590 (the code used for anvils) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 20% 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 820590, not only anvils.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $175M
  2. 2 Japan $60M
  3. 3 Saudi Arabia $33M

World total: $543M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Saudi Arabia $101M
  2. 2 France $25M
  3. 3 Philippines $16M

World total: $511M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 code for anvils

Brazil classifies anvils under NCM 8205.90.00: HS 8205.90 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about anvils

What is the HS code for Anvils?

The HS code for Anvils is 820590 (Tools, hand; n.e.c. in heading 8205, including anvils, portable forges, hand or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks, and sets of articles of two or more of the subheadings in heading 8205). The HS code for anvils is 820590. This code is specifically designated for various hand tools not elsewhere specified in heading 8205, and explicitly includes anvils within its description, ensuring accurate classification.

How do I classify Anvils for customs?

Anvils is classified under HS code 820590 — Tools, hand; n.e.c. in heading 8205, including anvils, portable forges, hand or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks, and sets of articles of two or more of the subheadings in heading 8205. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are all types of anvils classified under 820590, regardless of size or material?

Yes, all types of anvils, including those used by blacksmiths, jewelers, or for general bench work, are classified under HS code 820590. The classification is based on their identity as "anvils" and their function as hand tools, rather than specific dimensions or the precise alloy of iron or steel used in their manufacture.

Which countries are the top exporters of anvils (HS 820590)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820590 (the code used for anvils) in UN Comtrade data were China ($175M, 32% of world exports), Japan ($60M) and Saudi Arabia ($33M). World exports came to about $543M, 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 anvils (HS 820590)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 820590 (the code used for anvils) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($101M, 20% of world imports), France ($25M) and the Philippines ($16M). World imports came to about $511M, 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 Anvils the same in all countries?

The base HS code 820590 for Anvils 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 anvils in Brazil?

In Brazil, anvils (HS 820590) is classified under NCM 8205.90.00.