Product classification
HS code for Chisels: 8205.30
Tools, hand, planes, chisels, gauges and similar cutting tools for working wood.
Classification of chisels under HS 8205.30
Chisels are classified under HS code 8205.30, which covers hand tools such as planes, chisels, gouges, and similar cutting tools specifically designed for working wood. This classification is part of Chapter 82, which encompasses tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks of base metal. For a tool to be classified under 8205.30, it must be a hand tool, meaning it is designed to be held in the hand during use and is not powered by an external motor or pneumatic source. The material of the cutting edge is typically high-carbon steel or an alloy capable of maintaining a sharp edge for woodcarving or joinery. Classification under this heading is straightforward for traditional manual chisels, but it is essential to distinguish them from interchangeable bits used in power tools. The focus of 8205 is on the complete hand tool rather than just the consumable cutting component. The tool must also be primarily intended for wood; chisels for stone or metal are classified elsewhere within the same chapter.
- Covers
- Bevel edge bench chisels
- Mortise chisels for joinery
- Woodturning gouges and chisels
- Paring chisels
- Carpenters' firmer chisels
- Also under 8205.30
- Stanley Sweetheart Chisels
- Lie-Nielsen Block Plane
- Veritas Spokeshave
- Narex Woodworking Chisels
Codes often confused with 8205.30
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying chisels under 8207.90, which covers interchangeable tools for hand tools or machine tools. If the chisel is a standalone hand tool, it belongs in 8205.30. If it is a bit designed to be inserted into a power hammer or lathe, it belongs in 8207. Another misclassification occurs with 8205.59, which is a general category for other hand tools. Because chisels for wood are specifically named in 8205.30, that specific code must be used over the general one. Pneumatic chisels are classified in 8467 as tools for working in the hand, pneumatic.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820530 (the code used for chisels), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820530 (the code used for chisels) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 55% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 820530, not only chisels.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $105M 55% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $11M 6.0% of world exports
- 3 India $10M 5.3% of world exports
World total: $191M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $30M 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $13M 8.0% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $10M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $157M 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 chisels
Brazil classifies chisels under NCM 8205.30.00: HS 8205.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chisels
What is the HS code for Chisels?
The HS code for Chisels is 820530 (Tools, hand; planes, chisels, gauges and similar cutting tools for working wood). The HS code for manual wood-working chisels is 8205.30.
How do I classify Chisels for customs?
Chisels is classified under HS code 820530 — Tools, hand; planes, chisels, gauges and similar cutting tools for working wood. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are chisels for stone classified under this code?
No, chisels for stone or masonry are generally classified under HS code 8205.59 as other hand tools, as 8205.30 is specific to wood-working tools.
Which countries are the top exporters of chisels (HS 820530)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820530 (the code used for chisels) in UN Comtrade data were China ($105M, 55% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($11M) and India ($10M). World exports came to about $191M, 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 chisels (HS 820530)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820530 (the code used for chisels) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($30M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($13M) and the United Kingdom ($10M). World imports came to about $157M, 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 Chisels the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820530 for Chisels 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 chisels in Brazil?
In Brazil, chisels (HS 820530) is classified under NCM 8205.30.00.