Product classification
HS code for Broaching tools: 8207.60
Tools, interchangeable, (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for boring or broaching.
Classification of broaching tools under HS 8207.60
Broaching tools are classified under HS code 8207.60. This classification is based on the product's function as an interchangeable tool for machine tools. Heading 8207 includes tools for drilling, boring, broaching, milling, threading, or tapping. These tools are designed to be fitted into stationary machines or power-operated hand tools. A broach is a specialized cutting tool with a series of teeth that increase in size, used to remove material in a single stroke to create complex internal or external shapes like keyways or splines. Because these tools are subject to wear and are designed to be replaced, they are classified in Chapter 82 (Tools and Implements) rather than Chapter 84 (Machinery). The classification specifically falls under 8207.60, which groups tools for boring or broaching together. This follows the General Rules of Interpretation 1 and 6, as the tool is a base metal article specifically described by its machining function. They are typically made from high-speed steel (HSS) or tungsten carbide to withstand the high forces of the broaching process.
- Covers
- Internal pull broaches
- Surface broaches
- Keyway broaches
- Spline broaches
- Rotary broaches
- Boring bars and bits
- Also under 8207.60
- Sandvik Coromant boring tools
- Kennametal broaching tools
- Big Kaiser boring systems
- Star SU broaches
Codes often confused with 8207.60
Common mistake. Broaching tools are often misclassified under HS code 8466.93, which covers parts and accessories for machine tools. While a broach is an accessory, Note 1 to Chapter 84 specifically excludes interchangeable tools of heading 8207. Another common mistake is using 8459.31, which is the HS code for the actual boring or broaching machine, not the consumable tool used by the machine.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820760 (the code used for broaching tools), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820760 (the code used for broaching tools) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 820760, not only broaching tools.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $136M 28% of world exports
- 2 United States $69M 14% of world exports
- 3 Japan $50M 10% of world exports
World total: $493M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $83M 16% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $51M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $44M 8.6% of world imports
World total: $508M 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 broaching tools
Brazil classifies broaching tools under NCM 8207.60.00: HS 8207.60 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about broaching tools
What is the HS code for Broaching tools?
The HS code for Broaching tools is 820760 (Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for boring or broaching). The HS code for interchangeable broaching tools is 8207.60.
How do I classify Broaching tools for customs?
Broaching tools is classified under HS code 820760 — Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for boring or broaching. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the broaching machine?
No, the machine that operates the tool is classified under heading 8461, specifically 8461.30 for broaching machines.
Which countries are the top exporters of broaching tools (HS 820760)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820760 (the code used for broaching tools) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($136M, 28% of world exports), the United States ($69M) and Japan ($50M). World exports came to about $493M, 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 broaching tools (HS 820760)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820760 (the code used for broaching tools) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($83M, 16% of world imports), Mexico ($51M) and Germany ($44M). World imports came to about $508M, 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 Broaching tools the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820760 for Broaching tools 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 broaching tools in Brazil?
In Brazil, broaching tools (HS 820760) is classified under NCM 8207.60.00.