Product classification
HS code for Metal drawing dies: 8207.20
Tools, interchangeable, (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), dies for drawing or extruding metal.
Classification of metal drawing dies under HS 8207.20
Metal drawing dies are classified under HS code 8207.20. This classification is situated within Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, and cutlery of base metal. According to the Explanatory Notes for heading 8207, this category includes interchangeable tools for hand tools or machine-tools. Drawing dies are essential for the process of drawing metal through a constricted orifice to reduce its diameter or change its shape. The classification is based on the tool's function as an interchangeable component that performs the actual work on the material. Note 1 to Chapter 82 specifies that the working part of these tools must consist of base metal, metal carbides, or cermets. Therefore, dies with a working surface of tungsten carbide or industrial diamond are included here, provided they are designed to be fitted into a drawing machine.
- Covers
- Tungsten carbide drawing dies
- Diamond wire drawing dies
- Extrusion dies for metal working
- Interchangeable dies for tube drawing
- Cold drawing dies for steel bars
- Profile drawing dies for non-ferrous metals
- Also under 8207.20
- Sumitomo Electric Carbide dies
- Sandvik Coromant extrusion dies
- Hyperion Materials & Technologies dies
- Fort Wayne Metals drawing dies
Codes often confused with 8207.20
Common mistake. Metal drawing dies are often misclassified under HS code 8466.94, which covers parts and accessories for machine tools of heading 8462. While dies are used with these machines, Chapter 82 takes precedence for interchangeable tools. Another common error is 8463.10, which is the HS code for the wire-drawing machines themselves. It is vital to distinguish between the machine (Chapter 84) and the consumable or interchangeable tool (Chapter 82). Furthermore, if the die is a fixed part of a mold, it might be confused with 8480, but drawing dies are specifically named in 8207.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820720 (the code used for metal drawing dies), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820720 (the code used for metal drawing dies) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, 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 820720, not only metal drawing dies.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $141M 18% of world exports
- 2 China $128M 16% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $71M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $798M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Thailand $97M 11% of world imports
- 2 United States $73M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 Germany $53M 6.1% of world imports
World total: $863M 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 metal drawing dies
Brazil classifies metal drawing dies under NCM 8207.20.00: HS 8207.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about metal drawing dies
What is the HS code for Metal drawing dies?
The HS code for Metal drawing dies is 820720 (Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), dies for drawing or extruding metal). The specific HS code for interchangeable dies used for drawing or extruding metal is 8207.20.
How do I classify Metal drawing dies for customs?
Metal drawing dies is classified under HS code 820720 — Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), dies for drawing or extruding metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are diamond-tipped dies classified differently?
No, even if the working part is made of industrial diamonds, they remain under 8207.20 as interchangeable tools for metal working.
Which countries are the top exporters of metal drawing dies (HS 820720)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820720 (the code used for metal drawing dies) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($141M, 18% of world exports), China ($128M) and Thailand ($71M). World exports came to about $798M, 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 metal drawing dies (HS 820720)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820720 (the code used for metal drawing dies) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($97M, 11% of world imports), the United States ($73M) and Germany ($53M). World imports came to about $863M, 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 Metal drawing dies the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820720 for Metal drawing dies 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 metal drawing dies in Brazil?
In Brazil, metal drawing dies (HS 820720) is classified under NCM 8207.20.00.