Product classification
HS code for Hand drills: 8205.10
Tools, hand, drilling, threading or tapping tools.
Classification of hand drills under HS 8205.10
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 8205.10
- Irwin Tap & Die Sets
- Stanley Hand Drills
- Bahco Tap Wrenches
- Ridgid Threading Dies
Codes often confused with 8205.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820510 (the code used for hand drills), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820510 (the code used for hand drills) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 12% of world imports. Russia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 3.3% of its imports here ($383K, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 820510, not only hand drills.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $84M 37% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $24M 10% of world exports
- 3 United States $20M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $227M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $30M 12% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $14M 5.6% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$13M 5.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
Russia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 3.3% of its imports here ($383K, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $243M 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 code for hand drills
Brazil classifies hand drills under NCM 8205.10.00: HS 8205.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hand drills
What is the HS code for Hand drills?
The HS code for Hand drills is 820510 (Tools, hand; drilling, threading or tapping tools). The HS code for manual hand drills is 8205.10, covering hand-operated drilling, threading, or tapping tools.
How do I classify Hand drills for customs?
Hand drills is classified under HS code 820510 — Tools, hand; drilling, threading or tapping tools. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of hand drills (HS 820510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820510 (the code used for hand drills) in UN Comtrade data were China ($84M, 37% of world exports), the Netherlands ($24M) and the United States ($20M). World exports came to about $227M, 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 hand drills (HS 820510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820510 (the code used for hand drills) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($30M, 12% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($14M) and Russia (about $13M). World imports came to about $243M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Russia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 3.3% of its imports here ($383K, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Is the HS code for Hand drills the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820510 for Hand drills 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 hand drills in Brazil?
In Brazil, hand drills (HS 820510) is classified under NCM 8205.10.00.