HS Code for Chuck

A chuck is classified under HS code 8466.20. This classification is found within Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8466 is specifically designed for parts and accessories suited for use solely or principally with the machine tools of headings 8456 to 8465 (which include lathes, milling machines, and drills). Subheading 8466.20 is dedicated to "work holders." A chuck is a specialized type of work holder used to grip a workpiece (or sometimes a tool) and hold it securely while it is rotated or operated upon. Because the chuck is an accessory that enhances the functionality of a machine tool rather than being a machine itself or a simple interchangeable tool, it is correctly placed in this parts and accessories category. This applies to various mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic gripping systems used in industrial machining.

Products Included

• Lathe chucks (3-jaw and 4-jaw)
• Drill chucks
• Magnetic chucks
• Collet chucks and collets
• Pneumatic and hydraulic work-holding chucks
• Indexing chucks

Common Misclassification

Chucks are frequently misclassified under HS code 8466.10, which is for "tool holders." While some chucks (like drill chucks) hold tools, the General Interpretative Rules and the specific structure of 8466 usually prioritize the work-holding function or group them under 8466.20. Another common error is 8207, which covers interchangeable tools for hand tools or machine tools. However, 8207 is for the cutting bit or the drill itself, not the mechanism that holds it. Finally, parts of chucks should also be classified under 8466.20 as parts of work holders.

FAQ

What is the HS code for a lathe chuck?

The HS code for a lathe chuck is 8466.20, as it is considered a work holder for a machine tool.

Does the HS code change for a magnetic chuck?

No, magnetic chucks used with machine tools are still classified under 8466.20, although electromagnetic lifting heads are classified elsewhere (8505).