Product classification
HS code for Crescent wrenches: 8204.12
Tools, hand, hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), adjustable.
Classification of crescent wrenches under HS 8204.12
Crescent wrenches, a common term for adjustable spanners, are classified under HS code 8204.12. This classification is governed by Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, and cutlery of base metal. Heading 8204 specifically includes hand-operated spanners and wrenches, including torque meter wrenches but excluding tap wrenches. The heading is subdivided into non-adjustable (8204.11) and adjustable (8204.12) tools. Because a crescent wrench features a sliding jaw mechanism that allows the user to modify the width of the opening to fit various sizes of nuts or bolts, it is strictly classified as an adjustable hand-operated wrench. The material must be a base metal, typically chrome-vanadium steel or carbon steel, to remain within this chapter. The classification remains the same regardless of whether the tool is sold individually or as part of a set of hand tools.
- Covers
- Adjustable spanners
- Monkey wrenches
- Pipe wrenches (adjustable type)
- Shifting spanners
- Adjustable nut wrenches
- Also under 8204.12
- Crescent Adjustable Wrenches
- Ridgid Pipe Wrenches
- Bahco Adjustable Wrenches
- Stanley Adjustable Wrenches
Codes often confused with 8204.12
Common mistake. A common error is classifying adjustable wrenches under HS code 8204.11, which is reserved for non-adjustable (fixed-size) spanners and wrenches. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 8466, which covers parts and accessories for machine tools; however, hand-operated tools are excluded from Chapter 84 and must remain in Chapter 82. Furthermore, if the wrench is powered by a motor or pneumatic system, it must be moved to HS code 8467.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820412 (the code used for crescent wrenches), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820412 (the code used for crescent wrenches) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 56% 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 820412, not only crescent wrenches.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $410M 56% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$65M 8.9% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $49M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $734M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $137M 21% of world imports
- 2 Canada $28M 4.3% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $25M 3.8% of world imports
World total: $656M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 crescent wrenches
Brazil classifies crescent wrenches under NCM 8204.12.00: HS 8204.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about crescent wrenches
What is the HS code for Crescent wrenches?
The HS code for Crescent wrenches is 820412 (Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), adjustable). The HS code for adjustable crescent-style wrenches is 8204.12.
How do I classify Crescent wrenches for customs?
Crescent wrenches is classified under HS code 820412 — Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), adjustable. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the HS code change if the wrench is made of stainless steel?
No, as long as it is a base metal, it remains under 8204.12. Stainless steel is considered a base metal for the purposes of Chapter 82.
Which countries are the top exporters of crescent wrenches (HS 820412)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820412 (the code used for crescent wrenches) in UN Comtrade data were China ($410M, 56% of world exports), Taiwan (about $65M) and Germany ($49M). World exports came to about $734M, 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 crescent wrenches (HS 820412)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820412 (the code used for crescent wrenches) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($137M, 21% of world imports), Canada ($28M) and the United Kingdom ($25M). World imports came to about $656M, 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 Crescent wrenches the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820412 for Crescent wrenches 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 crescent wrenches in Brazil?
In Brazil, crescent wrenches (HS 820412) is classified under NCM 8204.12.00.