HS Code for Hand drills

Hand drills are classified under HS code 8205.10, which falls within Chapter 82. This chapter is dedicated to tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks of base metal. Heading 8205 covers hand tools (including glaziers' diamonds), not elsewhere specified or included. The specific subheading 8205.10 is reserved for drilling, threading, or tapping tools. To qualify for this classification, the tool must be operated manually without the assistance of an external power source or an internal motor. The mechanical advantage is provided solely by the user's physical effort, often through a crank, a brace, or a lever mechanism. This classification is essential for distinguishing traditional manual craftsmanship tools from modern power tools. The materials used are typically base metals like steel or iron, which is a requirement for Chapter 82. If the tool were made primarily of plastic, it might be classified elsewhere, but standard industrial and carpentry hand drills are almost exclusively metal-based. The General Interpretative Rules (GIR) 1 and 6 support this classification by looking at the terms of the headings and subheadings. Since 8205 specifically mentions hand tools and 8205.10 specifically mentions drilling, it is the most accurate code for manual drills.

Products Included

• Manual breast drills for heavy-duty boring
• Carpenter's braces for holding drill bits
• Hand-operated eggbeater style drills
• Manual tapping tools for creating internal screw threads
• Hand-operated threading dies and stocks

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification for hand drills is HS code 8467, which covers tools for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with a self-contained electric or non-electric motor. Any drill that uses a battery or a power cord must be classified under 8467. Additionally, users sometimes confuse the drill itself with the drill bits, which are classified under HS code 8207 as interchangeable tools for hand tools.

FAQ

What is the HS code for hand drills?

The HS code for manual hand drills is 8205.10, covering hand-operated drilling, threading, or tapping tools.

Does this HS code include electric hand drills?

No, electric hand drills are classified under HS code 8467.21, as they contain a self-contained electric motor.