HS Code for Glazier's diamonds

Glazier's diamonds are classified under HS code 8205.59. This classification is found within Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, cutlery, and base metal parts. Heading 8205 is a broad category for hand tools that are not specified in other headings of the chapter. Subheading 8205.59 is the residual category for "other" hand tools. A glazier's diamond is a specialized manual tool used for cutting or scoring glass. It typically consists of a small, industrial-grade diamond (natural or synthetic) mounted at the tip of a handle made of wood, plastic, or metal. The classification is determined by the tool's primary function as a hand-operated implement. Even though the tool incorporates a diamond, which is a precious or semi-precious stone, Note 1 to Chapter 82 allows for the inclusion of tools that use such stones as working parts, provided the tool remains a hand tool of a type used in the hand. The diamond serves as the cutting edge, allowing the glazier to score a precise line on the glass surface before snapping it.

Products Included

• Diamond-tipped glass cutters
• Manual glazier's scoring tools
• Hand-held glass cutting tools with fixed diamond points
• Professional glazier's diamonds with wooden handles
• Adjustable diamond glass cutters for hand use

Common Misclassification

Glazier's diamonds are often misclassified under 7102.21 or 7102.29, which cover industrial diamonds as raw materials. However, once the diamond is mounted into a tool, it must be classified in Chapter 82. They may also be confused with 8207.90 (interchangeable tools), but because glazier's diamonds are complete hand tools in themselves rather than bits for a machine, 8205.59 is correct. Wheel-type glass cutters (using a metal wheel instead of a diamond) are also in 8205.59.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Glazier's diamonds?

The HS code for glazier's diamonds, categorized as other hand tools, is 8205.59.

Are synthetic diamond glass cutters classified under the same code?

Yes, the classification 8205.59 applies regardless of whether the diamond tip is made from natural or synthetic industrial diamonds, as the function of the hand tool remains the same.