Product classification
HS code for Earth augers: 8207.19
Tools, interchangeable, rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part (other than of cermets), whether or not power operated, including parts.
Classification of earth augers under HS 8207.19
Earth augers, specifically the interchangeable bits or tools used for boring into the ground, are classified under HS code 8207.19. This classification follows GRI 1, which directs us to Chapter 82 for tools of base metal. Heading 8207 covers interchangeable tools for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools. Subheading 8207.19 is specifically reserved for rock drilling or earth boring tools with working parts made of materials other than cermets (such as steel or carbide-tipped alloys). The classification is based on the fact that the auger is a replaceable component that performs the actual cutting or boring action when attached to a drive unit. It is essential to distinguish between the tool bit itself and the machine that drives it, as they fall under different chapters of the Harmonized System.
- Covers
- Steel earth auger bits
- Post-hole digger attachments
- Replacement boring bits for handheld augers
- Carbide-tipped earth drills
- Helical screw bits for soil sampling
- Interchangeable rock boring bits
- Also under 8207.19
- Sandvik drill bits
- Atlas Copco rock tools
- Kennametal mining tools
- Boart Longyear drilling products
Codes often confused with 8207.19
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 8430.41 or 8430.49, which covers the actual boring or sinking machinery. If the product is the complete self-propelled or stationary machine, it belongs in Chapter 84. However, if it is just the interchangeable bit, it must be in 8207.19. Additionally, bits with working parts of cermets are classified under 8207.13.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820719 (the code used for earth augers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820719 (the code used for earth augers) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.2% 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 820719, not only earth augers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $833M 33% of world exports
- 2 United States $439M 18% of world exports
- 3 India $120M 4.8% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $220M 9.2% of world imports
- 2 Canada $173M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 Australia $146M 6.1% of world imports
World total: $2.4B 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 codes for earth augers
Brazil splits HS 8207.19 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8207.19.10Rock or earth boring bits, non-cermet working part
- 8207.19.90Other rock or earth boring tools, incl. parts
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about earth augers
What is the HS code for Earth augers?
The HS code for Earth augers is 820719 (Tools, interchangeable; rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part (other than of cermets), whether or not power operated, including parts). The HS code for interchangeable earth auger bits is 8207.19.
How do I classify Earth augers for customs?
Earth augers is classified under HS code 820719 — Tools, interchangeable; rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part (other than of cermets), whether or not power operated, including parts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the engine for a power auger?
No, the engine or the complete power-operated machine is classified under heading 8467 for handheld tools or 8430 for heavier earth-moving machinery.
Which countries are the top exporters of earth augers (HS 820719)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820719 (the code used for earth augers) in UN Comtrade data were China ($833M, 33% of world exports), the United States ($439M) and India ($120M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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 earth augers (HS 820719)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820719 (the code used for earth augers) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($220M, 9.2% of world imports), Canada ($173M) and Australia ($146M). World imports came to about $2.4B, 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 Earth augers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820719 for Earth augers 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 earth augers in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 820719 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for earth augers depends on the product's details: 8207.19.10 (Rock or earth boring bits, non-cermet working part), 8207.19.90 (Other rock or earth boring tools, incl. parts).