Product classification
HS code for Cermet drill bits: 8207.13
Tools, interchangeable, rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part of cermets, whether or not power operated.
Classification of cermet drill bits under HS 8207.13
Cermet drill bits are classified under HS code 8207.13. This code is part of the section for interchangeable tools for hand tools or machine tools. Specifically, 8207.13 covers rock drilling or earth boring tools where the working part consists of cermets. Cermets are composite materials composed of ceramic and metallic materials, designed to have the optimal properties of both, such as high temperature resistance and hardness. The classification is driven by the function of the tool (rock drilling or earth boring) and the material of the cutting edge (cermet). These tools are essential in mining, oil and gas exploration, and heavy construction. The HS system distinguishes these from standard steel bits because the cermet working part significantly alters the tool's durability and performance characteristics, justifying a specific subheading for trade and tariff purposes.
- Covers
- Cermet-tipped rock drill bits
- Earth boring bits with cermet inserts
- Rotary percussion bits with cermet working parts
- Oil well drilling bits using cermet technology
- Core bits for rock drilling with cermet cutting edges
- Also under 8207.13
- Sandvik Rock Tools
- Atlas Copco Drill Bits
- Kennametal Mining Tools
- Boart Longyear Drilling Tools
Codes often confused with 8207.13
Common mistake. These are frequently confused with HS code 8207.19, which covers rock drilling tools with working parts of other materials, such as high-speed steel or non-cermet carbides. They are also sometimes misclassified under 8207.50, which is for tools for drilling other than rock drilling (e.g., metalworking or woodworking), even if they contain cermets. It is vital to distinguish the intended use (rock/earth) and the material (cermet) to apply 8207.13 correctly.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820713 (the code used for cermet drill bits), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820713 (the code used for cermet drill bits) in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 820713, not only cermet drill bits.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Sweden $119M 19% of world exports
- 2 United States $115M 18% of world exports
- 3 China $65M 10% of world exports
World total: $623M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $120M 17% of world imports
- 2 Australia $56M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 South Africa $46M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $685M 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 cermet drill bits
Brazil classifies cermet drill bits under NCM 8207.13.00: HS 8207.13 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cermet drill bits
What is the HS code for Cermet drill bits?
The HS code for Cermet drill bits is 820713 (Tools, interchangeable; rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part of cermets, whether or not power operated). The HS code for cermet drill bits used in rock drilling or earth boring is 8207.13.
How do I classify Cermet drill bits for customs?
Cermet drill bits is classified under HS code 820713 — Tools, interchangeable; rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part of cermets, whether or not power operated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are cermet inserts sold separately classified here?
No, separate cermet inserts, plates, or tips that are not yet fitted to a tool are typically classified under HS code 8209.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of cermet drill bits (HS 820713)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820713 (the code used for cermet drill bits) in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($119M, 19% of world exports), the United States ($115M) and China ($65M). World exports came to about $623M, 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 cermet drill bits (HS 820713)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820713 (the code used for cermet drill bits) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($120M, 17% of world imports), Australia ($56M) and South Africa ($46M). World imports came to about $685M, 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 Cermet drill bits the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820713 for Cermet drill bits 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 cermet drill bits in Brazil?
In Brazil, cermet drill bits (HS 820713) is classified under NCM 8207.13.00.