Product classification
HS code for Home repair tools: 8205.51
Tools, hand, household tools.
Classification of home repair tools under HS 8205.51
HS code 8205.51 is designated for hand tools intended for household use that are not specifically named in other headings of Chapter 82. The classification depends on the manual nature of the tool and its typical application in a domestic environment. Under the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), tools are classified based on their constituent material and function. Heading 8205 encompasses a wide variety of hand tools, and subheading 8205.51 acts as a specific basket for those used in home maintenance, repair, and DIY projects. These tools must not have an integrated electric motor or pneumatic drive, as those would fall under Chapter 84. The construction of these tools usually involves a base metal working part and a handle made of wood, plastic, or metal. For a product to be classified here, it must be a finished tool ready for use. Sets of tools are also often evaluated under this heading if the essential character of the set is provided by the household tools included. It is important to distinguish these from professional-grade masonry, carpentry, or mechanical tools which may fall under 8205.59 if they are not primarily for domestic household tasks.
- Covers
- Manual screwdrivers and nut drivers
- Household hammers and mallets
- Standard pliers and wire cutters for home use
- Hand-operated staplers for domestic upholstery
- Manual wrenches and spanners for home repair
- Bottle openers and nutcrackers (hand-operated)
- Also under 8205.51
- Stanley Homeowner's Tool Kit
- Craftsman 100-Piece Tool Set
- Black+Decker Household Tool Kit
- Husky General Purpose Pliers
Codes often confused with 8205.51
Common mistake. A frequent mistake is classifying power tools under this code; any tool with a self-contained electric motor belongs in HS code 8467. Another common confusion involves 8205.59, which is a residual category for other hand tools like crowbars or specialized trade tools. Tools specifically for kitchen use, like manual graters or vegetable cutters, might sometimes be confused with 8210.00 if they are mechanical appliances.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820551 (the code used for home repair tools), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820551 (the code used for home repair tools) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 72% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 21% 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 820551, not only home repair tools.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.3B 72% of world exports
- 2 Germany $114M 6.4% of world exports
- 3 France $40M 2.3% of world exports
World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $457M 21% of world imports
- 2 Germany $258M 12% of world imports
- 3 United States $177M 8.3% of world imports
World total: $2.1B 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 home repair tools
Brazil classifies home repair tools under NCM 8205.51.00: HS 8205.51 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about home repair tools
What is the HS code for Home repair tools?
The HS code for Home repair tools is 820551 (Tools, hand; household tools). The HS code for manual hand tools specifically for household use is 8205.51.
How do I classify Home repair tools for customs?
Home repair tools is classified under HS code 820551 — Tools, hand; household tools. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are electric screwdrivers covered under this code?
No, electric screwdrivers are classified under HS code 8467.21 because they contain an integrated electric motor.
Which countries are the top exporters of home repair tools (HS 820551)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820551 (the code used for home repair tools) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.3B, 72% of world exports), Germany ($114M) and France ($40M). World exports came to about $1.8B, 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 home repair tools (HS 820551)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820551 (the code used for home repair tools) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($457M, 21% of world imports), Germany ($258M) and the United States ($177M). World imports came to about $2.1B, 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 Home repair tools the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820551 for Home repair tools 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 home repair tools in Brazil?
In Brazil, home repair tools (HS 820551) is classified under NCM 8205.51.00.