Product classification
HS code for Extrusion dies: 8207.20
Tools, interchangeable, (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), dies for drawing or extruding metal.
Classification of extrusion dies under HS 8207.20
Extrusion dies are specialized tools used to shape materials by forcing them through a profiled opening. For metalworking applications, these are classified under HS code 8207.20. This code is part of the heading for interchangeable tools for hand tools or machine tools. The classification is determined by the fact that the die is a replaceable component that performs the actual shaping of the metal, while the extrusion press provides the mechanical force. Chapter 82 covers tools of base metal, and sub-heading 8207.20 specifically addresses dies for drawing or extruding metal. It is important to note that the material of the die (such as tungsten carbide or diamond) and the material being processed (metal) are the primary factors in selecting this specific code.
- Covers
- Tungsten carbide extrusion dies
- Diamond wire drawing dies
- Steel dies for aluminum extrusion
- Cold drawing dies for metal tubes
- Hollow profile dies for metal shaping
- Interchangeable metal-forming inserts
- Also under 8207.20
- Sumitomo Electric Carbide dies
- Sandvik Coromant extrusion dies
- Hyperion Materials & Technologies dies
- Fort Wayne Metals drawing dies
Codes often confused with 8207.20
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs when extrusion dies for plastics are imported under 8207.20. Plastic extrusion dies should actually be classified under HS code 8477.90 (parts for machinery for working rubber or plastics) or 8480.71 (molds for rubber or plastics). Additionally, if the die is an integral, non-interchangeable part of a specific machine, some importers mistakenly use the machine's primary code in Chapter 84, though 8207 is generally preferred for interchangeable tooling.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820720 (the code used for extrusion dies), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820720 (the code used for extrusion dies) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 11% 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 820720, not only extrusion dies.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $141M 18% of world exports
- 2 China $128M 16% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $71M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $798M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Thailand $97M 11% of world imports
- 2 United States $73M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 Germany $53M 6.1% of world imports
World total: $863M 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 code for extrusion dies
Brazil classifies extrusion dies under NCM 8207.20.00: HS 8207.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about extrusion dies
What is the HS code for Extrusion dies?
The HS code for Extrusion dies is 820720 (Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), dies for drawing or extruding metal). The HS code for dies used for drawing or extruding metal is 8207.20.
How do I classify Extrusion dies for customs?
Extrusion dies is classified under HS code 820720 — Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), dies for drawing or extruding metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the material of the die affect the HS code?
While the die must be an interchangeable tool, HS code 8207.20 covers dies made of various materials, including base metals, cermets, or even industrial diamonds, provided they are used for metalworking.
Which countries are the top exporters of extrusion dies (HS 820720)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820720 (the code used for extrusion dies) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($141M, 18% of world exports), China ($128M) and Thailand ($71M). World exports came to about $798M, 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 extrusion dies (HS 820720)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820720 (the code used for extrusion dies) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($97M, 11% of world imports), the United States ($73M) and Germany ($53M). World imports came to about $863M, 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 Extrusion dies the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820720 for Extrusion 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 extrusion dies in Brazil?
In Brazil, extrusion dies (HS 820720) is classified under NCM 8207.20.00.