Product classification

HS code for Milling cutters: 8207.70

Tools, interchangeable, (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for milling.

Classification of milling cutters under HS 8207.70

Milling cutters are classified under HS code 8207.70. Chapter 82 of the Harmonized System covers tools, implements, and cutlery of base metal. Heading 8207 is designated for interchangeable tools for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine-tools. Subheading 8207.70 specifically addresses tools for milling. These tools are characterized by their ability to be mounted onto a machine, such as a milling machine or a machining center, to perform cutting operations by removing material from a workpiece. The classification is based on the function of the tool (milling) and its nature as an interchangeable component rather than a permanent part of the machine. Under the Harmonized System, tools that are used for working metal by removing material are categorized here, provided they are made of base metal, cermets, or have a working part of diamond or other precious stones.

Covers
  • End mills
  • Face milling cutters
  • Slot drills
  • Shell mills
  • Roughing cutters
  • Hollow mills
  • Thread milling cutters
Also under 8207.70
  • Sandvik Coromant end mills
  • Kennametal milling cutters
  • Iscar milling inserts
  • Seco Tools milling solutions

Codes often confused with 8207.70

Common mistake. Milling cutters are often confused with HS code 8466, which covers parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of headings 8456 to 8465. However, interchangeable tools like cutters are specifically excluded from 8466 and directed to Chapter 82. Another confusion arises with 8208.10, which covers knives and cutting blades for machines or mechanical appliances. The distinction lies in the fact that 8207 tools are "interchangeable" and typically perform the primary work of the machine by rotating or reciprocating, whereas 8208 blades are often stationary or part of a shearing/slicing mechanism used in different industrial contexts.

84.66Parts & accessories suited for use only/mainly with machines of headings 8456-8465, including work/tool holders, self-opening dieheads, dividing heads & other special attachments for the machines; tool holders for any type of tool for working in the hand84.56Machine-tools; for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electro-discharge, electro-chemical, electron beam, ionic-beam, or plasma arc processes; water-jet cutting machines84.65Machine-tools; (including machines for nailing, stapling, glueing or otherwise assembling) for working wood, cork, bone, hard plastics or rubber or similar hard materials8208.10Tools; knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, for metal working82.07Tools, interchangeable; for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools (pressing, stamping, punching, drilling etc), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools82.08Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances

Top exporters and importers of HS 820770 (the code used for milling cutters), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820770 (the code used for milling cutters) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% 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 820770, not only milling cutters.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $813M
  2. 2 China $400M
  3. 3 Switzerland $196M

World total: $2.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $483M
  2. 2 United States $322M
  3. 3 France $162M

World total: $3.0B 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 codes for milling cutters

Brazil splits HS 8207.70 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about milling cutters

What is the HS code for Milling cutters?

The HS code for Milling cutters is 820770 (Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for milling). The HS code for milling cutters is 8207.70.

How do I classify Milling cutters for customs?

Milling cutters is classified under HS code 820770 — Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for milling. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are carbide and high-speed steel (HSS) cutters classified differently?

Both are classified under 8207.70, though the specific national tariff lines may differ based on the material of the working part (e.g., cermets vs. base metal).

Which countries are the top exporters of milling cutters (HS 820770)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820770 (the code used for milling cutters) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($813M, 28% of world exports), China ($400M) and Switzerland ($196M). World exports came to about $2.9B, 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 milling cutters (HS 820770)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 820770 (the code used for milling cutters) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($483M, 16% of world imports), the United States ($322M) and France ($162M). World imports came to about $3.0B, 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 Milling cutters the same in all countries?

The base HS code 820770 for Milling cutters 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 milling cutters in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 820770 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for milling cutters depends on the product's details: 8207.70.10 (End mills), 8207.70.20 (Gear-cutting milling tools), 8207.70.90 (Other milling tools).