Product classification
HS code for Clamps: 8205.70
Tools, hand, vices, clamps and the like.
Classification of clamps under HS 8205.70
Clamps are classified under HS code 8205.70. This code is part of Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks of base metal. Heading 8205 specifically includes hand tools not elsewhere specified or included. Subheading 8205.70 is dedicated to "vices, clamps and the like." These are mechanical devices used to hold or secure objects tightly together to prevent movement or separation through the application of inward pressure. The classification depends on the tool being a "hand tool," meaning it is operated by hand and not powered by an external motor or pneumatic system. If the clamp were a part of a machine tool, it might be classified under 8466. However, as a standalone manual tool used by carpenters, welders, or DIY enthusiasts, it is firmly placed in 8205.70. The material is typically base metal (steel or iron), which aligns with the requirements of Chapter 82.
- Covers
- G-clamps and C-clamps
- Bar clamps and F-clamps
- Bench vices
- Spring clamps (manual)
- Corner clamps for woodworking
- Also under 8205.70
- Wilton Bench Vise
- Bessey K Body Revo Clamp
- Jorgensen Cabinet Master Clamp
- Irwin Quick-Grip Clamp
Codes often confused with 8205.70
Common mistake. Clamps are often misclassified under 7326.90, which is a general category for other articles of iron or steel. However, because a clamp is a specific hand tool, 8205.70 takes precedence. They may also be confused with 8466.20, which covers work holders specifically for machine tools rather than general-purpose hand tools.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820570 (the code used for clamps), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820570 (the code used for clamps) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 820570, not only clamps.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $207M 27% of world exports
- 2 Germany $109M 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $88M 11% of world exports
World total: $771M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $188M 21% of world imports
- 2 Germany $83M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 Canada $65M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $913M 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 clamps
Brazil classifies clamps under NCM 8205.70.00: HS 8205.70 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about clamps
What is the HS code for Clamps?
The HS code for Clamps is 820570 (Tools, hand; vices, clamps and the like).
How do I classify Clamps for customs?
Clamps is classified under HS code 820570 — Tools, hand; vices, clamps and the like. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for manual clamps?
The HS code for manual hand-operated clamps and vices is 8205.70.
Are medical or surgical clamps included here?
No, medical or surgical clamps are classified under HS code 9018 as medical instruments, not as general-purpose hand tools.
Which countries are the top exporters of clamps (HS 820570)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820570 (the code used for clamps) in UN Comtrade data were China ($207M, 27% of world exports), Germany ($109M) and the United States ($88M). World exports came to about $771M, 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 clamps (HS 820570)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820570 (the code used for clamps) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($188M, 21% of world imports), Germany ($83M) and Canada ($65M). World imports came to about $913M, 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 Clamps the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820570 for Clamps 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 clamps in Brazil?
In Brazil, clamps (HS 820570) is classified under NCM 8205.70.00.