Product classification
HS code for Dies: 8205.10
Tools, hand, drilling, threading or tapping tools.
Classification of dies under HS 8205.10
Hand-operated dies for threading or tapping are classified under HS code 8205.10. This heading covers hand tools that are not elsewhere specified, specifically those used for drilling, threading, or tapping. The classification depends on the tool being manually powered. These are distinct from interchangeable tools used in power-driven machine tools. The primary characteristic for 8205.10 is the reliance on human effort to provide the torque necessary for the threading operation, typically used in maintenance or small-scale fabrication. According to Chapter 82 Note 1, this chapter generally covers tools with a working part of base metal, which applies to these steel dies. The classification is straightforward under GRI 1, as the heading text for 8205 explicitly includes "drilling, threading or tapping tools." These tools are usually sold in sets with a die stock (the handle) or as individual components for manual use. They are characterized by their ability to cut external threads on bolts or pipes. The material is usually high-carbon steel or high-speed steel (HSS), but the manual nature of the operation is the defining factor for this specific HS code. This code also includes the die stocks themselves when imported with the dies or as separate hand tools.
- Covers
- Manual screw-cutting dies
- Hand taps for internal threading
- Die stocks for manual operation
- Hand-operated reamers for threading preparation
- Manual pipe threading dies
- Also under 8205.10
- Irwin Tap & Die Sets
- Stanley Hand Drills
- Bahco Tap Wrenches
- Ridgid Threading Dies
Codes often confused with 8205.10
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 8207.40. Code 8207.40 is for interchangeable tools for tapping or threading designed to be used in machine tools (like lathes or CNC machines). If the die is meant for a machine, it goes in 8207; if it is a hand tool, it goes in 8205.10. Another error is confusing these with 8466.10 (die heads), which are the mechanical holders for dies in industrial machinery. Additionally, dies for stamping or pressing are classified under 8207.30 and should not be confused with threading dies.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820510 (the code used for dies), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820510 (the code used for dies) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 12% of world imports. Russia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 3.3% of its imports here ($383K, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 820510, not only dies.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $84M 37% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $24M 10% of world exports
- 3 United States $20M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $227M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $30M 12% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $14M 5.6% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$13M 5.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
Russia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 3.3% of its imports here ($383K, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $243M 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. 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 dies
Brazil classifies dies under NCM 8205.10.00: HS 8205.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dies
What is the HS code for Dies?
The HS code for Dies is 820510 (Tools, hand; drilling, threading or tapping tools).
How do I classify Dies for customs?
Dies is classified under HS code 820510 — Tools, hand; drilling, threading or tapping tools. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for manual threading dies?
The HS code for manual threading or tapping dies is 8205.10.
Does 8205.10 include the handle?
Yes, 8205.10 covers both the manual die itself and the die stock or handle used to operate it manually.
Which countries are the top exporters of dies (HS 820510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820510 (the code used for dies) in UN Comtrade data were China ($84M, 37% of world exports), the Netherlands ($24M) and the United States ($20M). World exports came to about $227M, 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 dies (HS 820510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820510 (the code used for dies) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($30M, 12% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($14M) and Russia (about $13M). World imports came to about $243M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Russia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 3.3% of its imports here ($383K, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Is the HS code for Dies the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820510 for Dies 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 dies in Brazil?
In Brazil, dies (HS 820510) is classified under NCM 8205.10.00.