Product classification

HS code for Electric grinder: 8467.29

Tools, for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor, other than saws and drills.

Classification of electric grinder under HS 8467.29

The electric grinder, specifically the hand-held variety used for construction or metalworking, is classified under HS code 8467.29. Heading 8467 is reserved for tools for working in the hand, which may be pneumatic, hydraulic, or equipped with a self-contained electric or non-electric motor. Subheading 8467.29 is a residual category for electric hand tools that are not specifically identified as drills or saws. The "working in the hand" criteria is essential; it implies that the tool is designed to be held in the hand during operation and that the motor and the working tool form a single unit. This distinguishes these tools from stationary machine tools that are bolted to a floor or workbench. The technical nature of the grinder—whether it is an angle grinder, a die grinder, or a straight grinder—does not change the heading, provided it meets the portability and motor requirements. These tools are characterized by their high-speed rotating abrasive discs or bits used for removing material, smoothing surfaces, or cutting.

Covers
  • Electric angle grinders
  • Hand-held die grinders
  • Portable straight grinders
  • Hand-held orbital sanders used for grinding
Also under 8467.29
  • Bosch GWS10-45 Angle Grinder
  • Makita BO5041 Random Orbit Sander
  • DeWalt DWP611 Compact Router
  • Festool Rotex RO 150 Sander

Codes often confused with 8467.29

Common mistake. Electric grinders are often misclassified under HS code 8460, which covers machine tools for deburring, sharpening, or grinding. However, 8460 is for stationary machines. If the tool is hand-held, 8467.29 must be used. Another error is using 8509.40, which is for domestic food grinders. Industrial or workshop grinders must never be confused with kitchen appliances despite sharing the name "grinder."

84.60Machine-tools; for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products8509.40Electro-mechanical domestic appliances; food grinders and mixers, fruit or vegetable juice extractors, with self-contained electric motor

Top exporters and importers of HS 846729 (the code used for electric grinder), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846729 (the code used for electric grinder) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 846729, not only electric grinder.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $6.3B
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$1.7B
  3. 3 Germany $1.6B

World total: $16.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $3.9B
  2. 2 Germany $1.3B
  3. 3 Canada $610M

World total: $14.8B 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 codes for electric grinder

Brazil splits HS 8467.29 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about electric grinder

What is the HS code for Electric grinder?

The HS code for Electric grinder is 846729 (Tools; for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor; other than saws and drills). For a hand-held power tool, the HS code is 8467.29. For a stationary workshop grinder, the code is typically 8460.12 or 8460.23.

How do I classify Electric grinder for customs?

Electric grinder is classified under HS code 846729 — Tools; for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor; other than saws and drills. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include cordless battery-powered grinders?

Yes, HS code 8467.29 includes both corded electric grinders and cordless battery-operated models, as both contain a self-contained electric motor.

Which countries are the top exporters of electric grinder (HS 846729)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846729 (the code used for electric grinder) in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.3B, 39% of world exports), Vietnam (about $1.7B) and Germany ($1.6B). World exports came to about $16.1B, 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 electric grinder (HS 846729)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 846729 (the code used for electric grinder) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.9B, 26% of world imports), Germany ($1.3B) and Canada ($610M). World imports came to about $14.8B, 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 Electric grinder the same in all countries?

The base HS code 846729 for Electric grinder 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 electric grinder in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 846729 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for electric grinder depends on the product's details: 8467.29.10 (Electric hand shears), 8467.29.91 (Electric hand fabric cutters), 8467.29.92 (Electric screwdrivers and threaders), 8467.29.93 (Electric hand hammers), 8467.29.99 (Other electric hand tools).