Product classification
HS code for Lathe tools: 8207.80
Tools, interchangeable, (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for turning.
Classification of lathe tools under HS 8207.80
Lathe tools, specifically interchangeable tools used for turning operations, are classified under HS code 8207.80. This classification is found within Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, and cutlery of base metal. Heading 8207 is designed for interchangeable tools for hand tools or machine-tools. The classification is determined by the tool's function—turning—and its nature as a replaceable component that performs the actual cutting, boring, or shaping. These tools are typically composed of a steel shank with a cutting edge made of high-speed steel, tungsten carbide, or ceramics. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1, the heading text for 8207 specifically includes tools for turning. The Explanatory Notes clarify that these tools are used on lathes to produce cylindrical surfaces. Because these items are wear-parts that are swapped out depending on the specific job, they are classified as tools rather than as parts of the machine tool itself (which would fall under heading 8466).
- Covers
- Carbide turning inserts
- High-speed steel (HSS) lathe bits
- Boring bars for lathe turning
- Thread cutting tools for lathes
- Parting and grooving tools
- Also under 8207.80
- Sandvik Coromant turning inserts
- Iscar turning tools
- Kennametal turning solutions
- Seco Tools turning inserts
Codes often confused with 8207.80
Common mistake. Lathe tools are often misclassified under HS code 8466.93, which covers parts and accessories for machine tools. However, GRI 1 and the Section XV notes specify that interchangeable tools of base metal are excluded from Chapter 84 and must be classified in Chapter 82. Another common error is using 8208.10, which is for knives and cutting blades for machines; however, 8207.80 is more specific for 'turning' tools and thus takes precedence under GRI 3(a).
Top exporters and importers of HS 820780 (the code used for lathe tools), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820780 (the code used for lathe tools) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 15% 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 820780, not only lathe tools.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $374M 43% of world exports
- 2 China $91M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $84M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $866M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Taiwan* ~$89M 15% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Germany $53M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $42M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $593M 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 lathe tools
Brazil classifies lathe tools under NCM 8207.80.00: HS 8207.80 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about lathe tools
What is the HS code for Lathe tools?
The HS code for Lathe tools is 820780 (Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for turning). The HS code for interchangeable lathe tools used for turning is 8207.80.
How do I classify Lathe tools for customs?
Lathe tools is classified under HS code 820780 — Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for turning. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are carbide inserts classified differently than steel bits?
Both are generally classified under 8207.80 if they are for turning, though the material composition (e.g., cermets vs. steel) may affect the statistical suffix in some national tariffs.
Which countries are the top exporters of lathe tools (HS 820780)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820780 (the code used for lathe tools) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($374M, 43% of world exports), China ($91M) and Germany ($84M). World exports came to about $866M, 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 lathe tools (HS 820780)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820780 (the code used for lathe tools) in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $89M, 15% of world imports), Germany ($53M) and Singapore ($42M). World imports came to about $593M, 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 Lathe tools the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820780 for Lathe 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 lathe tools in Brazil?
In Brazil, lathe tools (HS 820780) is classified under NCM 8207.80.00.