Product classification
HS code for Grinding wheels: 8205.90
Tools, hand, n.e.c. in heading 8205, including anvils, portable forges, hand or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks, and sets of articles of two or more of the subheadings in heading 8205.
Classification of grinding wheels under HS 8205.90
HS code 8205.90 is designated for hand-operated or pedal-operated grinding wheels that are mounted on frameworks. This classification falls under Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks of base metal. Heading 8205 specifically addresses hand tools that are not specified elsewhere in the chapter. The inclusion of \"with frameworks\" is the critical technical distinction for this code. It refers to tools where the abrasive wheel is integrated into a stand, bench, or pedal mechanism, allowing for manual operation. This distinguishes them from simple abrasive stones or industrial machine tools. The classification covers tools used for sharpening, polishing, or grinding where the power source is human effort rather than electricity or hydraulics. According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, these tools must be primarily made of base metal or have a working part of base metal, though the grinding wheel itself is often an abrasive stone. The framework provides the mechanical advantage necessary for the tool to function as a standalone unit. If the grinding wheel is merely a replacement part without a frame, it moves to a different chapter entirely.
- Covers
- Hand-cranked bench grinders
- Pedal-operated sharpening wheels
- Manual grinding wheels with integrated stands
- Portable hand-operated grinding frameworks
- Sets of hand tools including manual grinders
- Also under 8205.90
- Ridgid Manual Pipe Bender
- Grizzly Anvil
- Eastwood Portable Forge
- OTC Gear Puller
Codes often confused with 8205.90
Common mistake. A common error is classifying these items under HS code 6804.10, which covers grindstones and millstones without frameworks. If the wheel is not mounted on a stand or frame, it belongs in Chapter 68. Another frequent mistake is using HS code 8460, which is reserved for machine tools for grinding or finishing metal. Code 8460 requires the tool to be power-operated (electric or pneumatic), whereas 8205.90 is strictly for manual or pedal power.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820590 (the code used for grinding wheels), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820590 (the code used for grinding wheels) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 20% 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 820590, not only grinding wheels.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $175M 32% of world exports
- 2 Japan $60M 11% of world exports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $33M 6.1% of world exports
World total: $543M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $101M 20% of world imports
- 2 France $25M 5.0% of world imports
- 3 Philippines $16M 3.2% of world imports
World total: $511M 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 grinding wheels
Brazil classifies grinding wheels under NCM 8205.90.00: HS 8205.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about grinding wheels
What is the HS code for Grinding wheels?
The HS code for Grinding wheels is 820590 (Tools, hand; n.e.c. in heading 8205, including anvils, portable forges, hand or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks, and sets of articles of two or more of the subheadings in heading 8205). Manual or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks are classified under HS code 8205.90.
How do I classify Grinding wheels for customs?
Grinding wheels is classified under HS code 820590 — Tools, hand; n.e.c. in heading 8205, including anvils, portable forges, hand or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks, and sets of articles of two or more of the subheadings in heading 8205. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include electric bench grinders?
No, electric bench grinders are classified under heading 8460 or 8467, depending on whether they are stationary machine tools or hand-held power tools.
Which countries are the top exporters of grinding wheels (HS 820590)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820590 (the code used for grinding wheels) in UN Comtrade data were China ($175M, 32% of world exports), Japan ($60M) and Saudi Arabia ($33M). World exports came to about $543M, 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 grinding wheels (HS 820590)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820590 (the code used for grinding wheels) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($101M, 20% of world imports), France ($25M) and the Philippines ($16M). World imports came to about $511M, 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 Grinding wheels the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820590 for Grinding wheels 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 grinding wheels in Brazil?
In Brazil, grinding wheels (HS 820590) is classified under NCM 8205.90.00.