Product classification
HS code for Interchangeable tools: 8207.90
Tools, interchangeable, (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for screw-driving or uses n.e.c. in heading no. 8207.
Classification of interchangeable tools under HS 8207.90
Interchangeable tools are classified under HS code 8207.90 because they represent a broad category of tools designed to be fitted into hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or into machine tools. Heading 8207 specifically covers tools for drilling, threading, milling, or screw-driving that are not permanently fixed to the machine but are interchangeable. Subheading 8207.90 acts as the residual category for tools that do not fit into the more specific subheadings like 8207.13 (rock drilling) or 8207.50 (drilling other than rock). The classification depends on the tool's function as a working part that acts directly on the material being processed, such as metal, wood, or plastic.
- Covers
- Screwdriver bits and nut drivers
- Socket wrench inserts
- Specialty bits for power-operated hand tools
- Tools for tapping or threading
- Punching or stamping tools
- Milling and boring tools not specified elsewhere
- Also under 8207.90
- Wera screwdriver bits
- Wiha nut setters
- Apex Tool Group bits
- Noga deburring tools
Codes often confused with 8207.90
Common mistake. A frequent point of confusion involves HS code 8205, which covers manual hand tools. While 8205 includes the handle or the manual tool itself, the interchangeable bit that fits into it is classified under 8207. Additionally, parts for machine tools under heading 8466 are often confused with these tools. The distinction lies in the fact that 8207 covers the actual cutting or working edge, whereas 8466 covers the holders or accessories that support the tool within the machine.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820790 (the code used for interchangeable tools), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820790 (the code used for interchangeable tools) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 820790, not only interchangeable tools.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $653M 20% of world exports
- 2 China $502M 15% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$233M 7.2% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $3.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $427M 12% of world imports
- 2 Germany $344M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $198M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $3.6B 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 interchangeable tools
Brazil classifies interchangeable tools under NCM 8207.90.00: HS 8207.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about interchangeable tools
What is the HS code for Interchangeable tools?
The HS code for Interchangeable tools is 820790 (Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for screw-driving or uses n.e.c. in heading no. 8207). The primary HS code for miscellaneous interchangeable tools for hand or machine use is 8207.90.
How do I classify Interchangeable tools for customs?
Interchangeable tools is classified under HS code 820790 — Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for screw-driving or uses n.e.c. in heading no. 8207. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are these tools classified differently if used for manual versus power tools?
No, heading 8207 covers interchangeable tools regardless of whether they are intended for use with manual hand tools, power-operated hand tools, or heavy industrial machine tools.
Which countries are the top exporters of interchangeable tools (HS 820790)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820790 (the code used for interchangeable tools) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($653M, 20% of world exports), China ($502M) and Taiwan (about $233M). World exports came to about $3.3B, 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 interchangeable tools (HS 820790)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820790 (the code used for interchangeable tools) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($427M, 12% of world imports), Germany ($344M) and Thailand ($198M). World imports came to about $3.6B, 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 Interchangeable tools the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820790 for Interchangeable 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 interchangeable tools in Brazil?
In Brazil, interchangeable tools (HS 820790) is classified under NCM 8207.90.00.