Product classification
HS code for Electric sander: 8467.29
Tools, for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor, other than saws and drills.
Classification of electric sander under HS 8467.29
The classification of an electric sander under HS code 8467.29 is determined by its primary functional characteristics as a hand-held tool with an integrated power source. Heading 8467 is dedicated to tools for working in the hand, which are defined by the World Customs Organization as tools designed to be held in the hand during operation. To qualify for this heading, the tool must have a self-contained electric motor, meaning the motor is built into the tool's housing rather than being powered by a remote motor via a flexible shaft. Subheading 8467.29 serves as a residual category for electric hand tools that are not specifically drills (8467.21) or saws (8467.22). This classification is essential for distinguishing portable finishing tools from stationary workshop machinery. If a sander is designed to be fixed to a bench or floor, it would instead fall under heading 8460. The portability and the weight of the device are the primary factors in this determination. Whether the sander is powered by a lithium-ion battery or a standard AC power cord, it remains under 8467.29 as long as the motor is self-contained.
- Covers
- Orbital sanders
- Random orbital sanders
- Belt sanders (portable)
- Disc sanders (hand-held)
- Detail and palm sanders
- Sheet sanders
- 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 sanders are frequently confused with stationary grinding or polishing machines under HS code 8460. The distinction lies in the 'hand-held' requirement of 8467. If the machine is too heavy to be operated by hand or features a base for permanent mounting, 8460 is the correct code. Additionally, pneumatic sanders are classified under 8467.11, and electric drills with sanding attachments remain under 8467.21.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846729 (the code used for electric sander), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846729 (the code used for electric sander) 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 sander.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $6.3B 39% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$1.7B 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $1.6B 10% of world exports
World total: $16.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $3.9B 26% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.3B 8.9% of world imports
- 3 Canada $610M 4.1% of world imports
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 sander
Brazil splits HS 8467.29 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8467.29.10Electric hand shears
- 8467.29.91Electric hand fabric cutters
- 8467.29.92Electric screwdrivers and threaders
- 8467.29.93Electric hand hammers
- 8467.29.99Other electric hand tools
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about electric sander
What is the HS code for Electric sander?
The HS code for Electric sander is 846729 (Tools; for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor; other than saws and drills). The HS code for a hand-held electric sander is 8467.29, which covers other hand-held tools with a self-contained electric motor.
How do I classify Electric sander for customs?
Electric sander 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 bench sanders?
No, bench sanders are stationary tools and are typically classified under HS code 8465.10 for woodworking or 8460.90 for metalworking.
Which countries are the top exporters of electric sander (HS 846729)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846729 (the code used for electric sander) 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 sander (HS 846729)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846729 (the code used for electric sander) 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 sander the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846729 for Electric sander 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 sander in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 846729 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for electric sander 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).