Product classification
HS code for Household tools: 8205.51
Tools, hand, household tools.
Classification of household tools under HS 8205.51
Household tools are classified under HS code 8205.51. This code is situated in Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks of base metal. Heading 8205 is a broad category for hand tools (including glaziers' diamonds) not elsewhere specified or included. Subheading 8205.51 specifically targets tools used for household purposes. To be classified here, the tool must be a hand tool, meaning it is operated solely by hand without an integrated electric motor or other mechanical power source. The classification is based on the "not elsewhere specified" (n.e.s.) principle; if a tool is specifically named in another heading (such as 8201 for agricultural tools or 8203 for files and pliers), it must be classified there first. 8205.51 acts as a catch-all for various domestic implements that facilitate household tasks but do not fit into more specific categories. These tools are typically made of base metal (steel, iron, aluminum) and are designed for durability in a domestic setting. The classification excludes appliances that have a mechanical drive, such as a hand-cranked meat mincer, which would fall under heading 8210.
- Covers
- Manual nutcrackers
- Bottle openers and corkscrews
- Non-mechanical knife sharpeners
- Hand-operated can openers (non-mechanical)
- Tongs for sugar, ice, or coal
- 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 error is classifying tools that have their own specific headings under 8205.51. For example, hammers belong in 8205.20, and screwdrivers belong in 8205.40. Pliers and pincers are classified under 8203.20. Another common mistake is including power tools; any tool with an electric motor is classified under heading 8467. Furthermore, kitchen appliances with mechanical components (like a geared egg beater) are classified under 8210.00, not 8205.51. Garden tools like trowels or pruning shears are also excluded, as they fall under heading 8201.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820551 (the code used for household tools), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820551 (the code used for household 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 household 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 household tools
Brazil classifies household 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 household tools
What is the HS code for Household tools?
The HS code for Household tools is 820551 (Tools, hand; household tools).
How do I classify Household tools for customs?
Household tools is classified under HS code 820551 — Tools, hand; household tools. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for household hand tools?
The HS code for hand tools for household use, not specified elsewhere, is 8205.51.
Are kitchen knives included in HS code 8205.51?
No, kitchen knives with cutting blades are classified under heading 8211. HS code 8205.51 is for non-cutting hand tools like openers and tongs.
Which countries are the top exporters of household tools (HS 820551)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820551 (the code used for household 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 household tools (HS 820551)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820551 (the code used for household 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 Household tools the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820551 for Household 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 household tools in Brazil?
In Brazil, household tools (HS 820551) is classified under NCM 8205.51.00.