Product classification

HS code for Hand tool kits: 8206.00

Tools, hand, two or more of heading no. 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale.

Classification of hand tool kits under HS 8206.00

Hand tool kits are classified under HS code 8206.00, which is a unique heading designed for sets consisting of two or more tools from headings 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale. This classification follows the specific instruction within the Harmonized System that prioritizes sets over individual components when they are packaged together for a specific task. To qualify for 8206.00, the kit must contain tools that fall under at least two different headings within the 8202-8205 range (such as saws from 8202 and pliers from 8203). The \"retail sale\" requirement means the kit must be ready for sale to the end-user without further repacking, typically in a fitted case, box, or pouch. This heading ensures that common household or automotive tool kits are treated as a single entity for customs purposes rather than being itemized by every individual tool. The classification logic is driven by GRI 3(c), which provides for classification under the heading that occurs last in numerical order among those which equally merit consideration, though 8206.00 is a specific heading that simplifies this process for tool sets.

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  • Household tool sets containing hammers, screwdrivers, and pliers
  • Automotive repair kits with wrenches, socket sets, and ratchets
  • General maintenance kits including hand saws, files, and clamps
  • Plumbing tool sets with pipe cutters and adjustable wrenches
  • Electrician hand tool kits containing wire strippers and insulated drivers
  • Carpentry sets with chisels, planes, and hand drills
Also under 8206.00
  • Craftsman 200-Piece Mechanic's Tool Set
  • Stanley 65-Piece Homeowner's Tool Kit
  • DeWalt General Purpose Tool Set
  • Tekton Combination Wrench Set

Codes often confused with 8206.00

Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs when users attempt to classify the kit under HS code 8205, which covers \"other hand tools.\" While 8205 includes many individual tools like hammers and screwdrivers, it does not cover sets of tools from multiple headings. Another frequent error is classifying the kit under 8467 if it contains a power tool. If a kit contains a power drill, it may no longer qualify for 8206.00 and might be classified based on the \"essential character\" under GRI 3(b), often falling under 8467. Additionally, if the kit is for a very specific purpose like manicure or pedicure, it moves to 8214. Sets containing only tools from a single heading (e.g., only wrenches) must be classified under that specific heading (e.g., 8204) rather than 8206.

82.05Tools, hand; (including glaziers' diamonds) n.e.c.; blow lamps; vices, clamps etc, other than accessories for and parts of, machine-tools or water-jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand or pedal operated grinding wheels with frameworks84.67Tools; for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or non-electric motor82.14Cutlery; other articles, (e.g. hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, choppers and mincing knives, paper knives), manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files)82.04Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles82.06Tools, hand; two or more of heading no. 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale

Top exporters and importers of HS 820600 (the code used for hand tool kits), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820600 (the code used for hand tool kits) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 57% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, 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 820600, not only hand tool kits.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $1.1B
  2. 2 Germany $169M
  3. 3 Taiwan* ~$148M

World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $161M
  2. 2 United States $144M
  3. 3 France $101M

World total: $1.5B 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 tool kits

Brazil classifies hand tool kits under NCM 8206.00.00: HS 8206.00 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about hand tool kits

What is the HS code for Hand tool kits?

The HS code for Hand tool kits is 820600 (Tools, hand; two or more of heading no. 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale). The HS code for hand tool kits containing a variety of manual tools (from headings 8202 to 8205) put up for retail sale is 8206.00.

How do I classify Hand tool kits for customs?

Hand tool kits is classified under HS code 820600 — Tools, hand; two or more of heading no. 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Can a kit be classified here if it includes a power tool?

Generally, no. HS code 8206.00 is strictly for manual hand tools. If the set includes a power tool, it is usually classified under the heading for that power tool (e.g., 8467) or as a set under GRI 3(b) based on the component that gives the set its essential character.

Which countries are the top exporters of hand tool kits (HS 820600)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820600 (the code used for hand tool kits) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 57% of world exports), Germany ($169M) and Taiwan (about $148M). World exports came to about $1.9B, 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 tool kits (HS 820600)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 820600 (the code used for hand tool kits) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($161M, 11% of world imports), the United States ($144M) and France ($101M). World imports came to about $1.5B, 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 Hand tool kits the same in all countries?

The base HS code 820600 for Hand tool kits 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 tool kits in Brazil?

In Brazil, hand tool kits (HS 820600) is classified under NCM 8206.00.00.